Are there snakes and scorpions in Wadi Rum?
Are there snakes and scorpions in Wadi Rum? Some poisonous species of snakes and scorpions can be found in the protected area. If you are bitten by a snake or scorpion, try and note its color and markings, tie a tourniquet above the bite, immobilize the affected area, and obtain medical help as soon as possible.
Are there mosquitoes in Wadi Rum?
Although there's no malaria in Petra and Wadi Rum there are mosquitoes so spray and cover up accordingly, especially after dark, to avoid becoming a midnight snack.
What eats scorpions in the Sahara desert?
Birds (mostly owls), lizards, a few small snakes, mammals (some rodents and carnivores), and frogs and toads all eat scorpions. A few vertebrates even specialize on scorpions, at least seasonally. Some scorpions are their own worst enemies, with both cannibalism and predation on other species being common.
Are snakes common in Jordan?
At present the snake fauna of Jordan consists of 37 species and subspecies belonging to seven families (Typhlopidae, Leptotyphlopidae, Boidae, Colubridae, Atractaspididae, Elapidae and Viperidae).
What are the predators of the Wadi Rum?
The Arabian Wolf is not a threat by any means to humans but is the apex predator of Wadi Rum. Spiritually, to the Bedouins, the wolf (dhib) is a protected animal and well respected in the community. You even will have the chance to meet our Arabian Wolf, Saddam.
Why is Wadi Rum protected?
1997: The Wadi Rum Protected Area of 54,000 ha was set up under the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) as a Special Regulations Area to conserve the landscape and its associated cultural values in perpetuity; 2001: Regulation No.
Is Petra in danger?
Currently, there are no travel warnings against Petra. Neither the US State Department nor the British Foreign Office has issue travel advice against visiting anywhere in the vicinity of Petra. They currently advise against visiting the border with Syria and Iraq.
Is Wadi Rum worth it?
In the heart of the Jordanian desert, Wadi Rum boasts towering cliffs, dark caverns, narrow gorges, impressive mountains, sweeping dunes, and refreshing springs. Even better: it suits not just those who are looking for beauty and solitude, but adrenaline junkies as well.
Can you sleep in Wadi Rum?
Join us and experience camping in Wadi Rum Desert and sleep under the stars! At night, when the desert is at its most silent and the stars become a glowing blanket in the clear sky, when the gentle desert breeze blows free of any pollution, you will feel something unique.
Why is Wadi Rum so cheap?
Part of the reason that camping in Wadi Rum is so affordable during the initial booking process is that the guides running the camps make a good chunk of their money selling Jeep tours and camel rides. This is simply part of the process, and nothing to be worried about at all–but it helps to know what to expect.