Expert Tips for Finding Sources of Water in the Desert

Expert Tips for , Finding Sources of Water, in the Desert.
Insider reports that when trying to survive in
an arid environment, it is important to know where
the most likely sources of water are hiding.
The Phoenix Fire Department's desert survival
tips suggest looking for trees such as
cottonwoods, sycamores, willows or tamarisks.
While some cacti species can have toxic
sap or a bitter taste that makes them
unsuitable, the prickly pear cactus is edible. .
According to the University of Nevada, Reno,
you should wear leather or rubber gloves
and use tongs to harvest a prickly pear cactus.
Burning the fruit over an open flame can remove the
thorns, and once cooled, the cactus can be peeled
to reveal a fleshy fruit similar to a melon or kiwi.
Burning the fruit over an open flame can remove the
thorns, and once cooled, the cactus can be peeled
to reveal a fleshy fruit similar to a melon or kiwi.
Insider reports that insects, birds and
mammals tend to congregate near water sources. .
Even dry river beds can be hiding water. .
Experts recommend looking for a bend
and then digging three to six feet
down to find hidden troves of water.
Tarps, shoes, bottles and a variety of other receptacles can be used as make-shift water-collecting devices.
Good spots to set up water collectors
are found in canyon basins, valleys and
other places where water can flow downhill.