OF BRITISH HONDURAS


but if you intend leaving your house for longer
periods do not forget your mosquito net or you
will not get a single moment's rest or sleep on
account of the swarms of these voracious blood-
sucking pests. Remember your mosquito net
first before you think of your food or anything else.
After a day's outing change your clothing and
boots for dry ones at once without waiting to
cool off, and never bathe in cold water especially
after a hard day's work. Use tepid water. If
you use a hammock for sleeping in, have a properly
constructed hammock net for it, and see that this
last is well in contact with the floor all round and
that the sleeves are well secured so that you may
be free from mosquito bites. Do not expose
yourself unnecessarily to the direct rays of the
sun. Boil your water or drink tea if you have
reason to doubt the purity of your water supply.
 Do not plunge into long grass and rubbish
without good reason as a deadly snake may
possibly be resting there. Look out for wasps'
and hornets' nests, for they are frequently to be
encountered hanging from the small trees and
bushes, and when you see them give them a wide
berth and never interfere with them or you will
regret it.
 Keep your eyes wide open and notice everything,
and keep your hands off any objects which may
excite your curiosity unless you are quite sure