IV. SHELTER. a. Pick a high spot when making camp. Avoid dry river beds, dead trees, and ant nests. Avoid bat caves, droppings may cause rabies. b. Do not sleep on the ground if you can avoid it. Use your hammock if you have one, or make one of poncho or the multi-purpose net. If this is not possible, build a platform of bamboo, small branches, etc. It will assist in avoiding insects, reptiles, etc.