Think living in Mississippi is all fun and games? Well, it is for the most part, but there are some very real dangers that can (and just might) cause you to face an untimely demise. So, just to ensure that doesn’t happen, we put together a list of some of the most terrifying dangers lurking in Mississippi. Don’t say you weren’t warned.
- Sinkholes
RightSideNews/YouTube Turns out, death by sinkhole is actually a very real possibility. (Or maybe it’s IHOP that’s the danger.)
- Hurricanes
aJ Gazman/Flickr If hurricanes (and the MREs that come along with them) aren’t terrifying, I don’t know what is.
- Tornadoes
damian entwistle/Flickr As if hurricanes aren’t bad enough, Mississippians have to face these terrifying products of Mother Nature.
- The Heat
Kate Ter Haar/Flickr Heat may not seem terrifying now, but after you’ve experienced a Mississippi summer, you’ll understand.
- The Devastation of Your Team Losing the Egg Bowl
Roger Smith/Flickr Ever heard of “die hard fans?” Enough said.
- Spiders
Paul Lewin/Flickr Spider bites are definitely a possibility in Mississippi, especially those of the brown recluse - a spider known for hiding in piles of clothes and shoes.
- Snakes
Dennis Church/Flickr There’s a reason Mississippi children are taught from a young age to keep an eye out for these slithering reptiles.
- Mosquitoes
Robert Andersson/Flickr The “skeeters” in Mississippi are not only big (and, in my opinion, real jerks) but they can also carry diseases such as the West Nile Virus.
- Ticks
psychmike/Flickr These parasites are known for spreading diseases, with one of the most well-known being Lyme disease. And while 90% of reported cases of Lyme disease occur in the Northeast and upper Midwest, there are about 5 to 20 cases reported to the Mississippi Department of Health on an annual basis.
- Raw Oysters
Ernesto Andrade/Flickr As if eating one of these slimy things isn’t terrifying enough, you have to worry about the possibility of it being tainted with lethal bacteria.
- Deer
Images by John ‘K’/Flickr Sure, these guys seem innocent enough; however, hitting one with your car can be fatal for both you and Bambi.
- Wild Hogs and Panthers and Coyotes, Oh my!
Jitze Couperus/Flickr The woods of Mississippi are filled with all types of dangerous wildlife, which means to always use caution…or just stay out of the woods.
- Death by Overfeeding
Natalie Maynor/Flickr Between weddings, funerals, Sunday dinners after church, and, well, just any old occasion, Mississippians show their love with food, so get ready for a lot of eatin’.
- An Angry Southern Mama
Elgongo/Flickr Nothing is scarier than an angry southern mama, especially when that anger is caused by someone messin’ with her youngins!
What are some other dangers in Mississippi that are terrifying and possibly lethal? Tell us in the comments section below!
RightSideNews/YouTube
Turns out, death by sinkhole is actually a very real possibility. (Or maybe it’s IHOP that’s the danger.)
aJ Gazman/Flickr
If hurricanes (and the MREs that come along with them) aren’t terrifying, I don’t know what is.
damian entwistle/Flickr
As if hurricanes aren’t bad enough, Mississippians have to face these terrifying products of Mother Nature.
Kate Ter Haar/Flickr
Heat may not seem terrifying now, but after you’ve experienced a Mississippi summer, you’ll understand.
Roger Smith/Flickr
Ever heard of “die hard fans?” Enough said.
Paul Lewin/Flickr
Spider bites are definitely a possibility in Mississippi, especially those of the brown recluse - a spider known for hiding in piles of clothes and shoes.
Dennis Church/Flickr
There’s a reason Mississippi children are taught from a young age to keep an eye out for these slithering reptiles.
Robert Andersson/Flickr
The “skeeters” in Mississippi are not only big (and, in my opinion, real jerks) but they can also carry diseases such as the West Nile Virus.
psychmike/Flickr
These parasites are known for spreading diseases, with one of the most well-known being Lyme disease. And while 90% of reported cases of Lyme disease occur in the Northeast and upper Midwest, there are about 5 to 20 cases reported to the Mississippi Department of Health on an annual basis.
Ernesto Andrade/Flickr
As if eating one of these slimy things isn’t terrifying enough, you have to worry about the possibility of it being tainted with lethal bacteria.
Images by John ‘K’/Flickr
Sure, these guys seem innocent enough; however, hitting one with your car can be fatal for both you and Bambi.
Jitze Couperus/Flickr
The woods of Mississippi are filled with all types of dangerous wildlife, which means to always use caution…or just stay out of the woods.
Natalie Maynor/Flickr
Between weddings, funerals, Sunday dinners after church, and, well, just any old occasion, Mississippians show their love with food, so get ready for a lot of eatin’.
Elgongo/Flickr
Nothing is scarier than an angry southern mama, especially when that anger is caused by someone messin’ with her youngins!
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