You can run,
you can hide.
But eventually,
you'll need to get some food.
And the only thing
between you and those canned beans
is a stinky,
rotten, brain-eating zombie.
Zombies can be created by possession,
voodoo or a virus.
And they usually want to eat you
or at least bite you.
They can turn you into one of them
with just one bite.
Luckily,
this time a horde of zombies
is not coming your way.
It's just a classic one-on-one attack.
If you're not careful,
you'll be craving people's brains
for dinner too.
If you're living in a zombie apocalypse,
you know that each time you go outside
could be your last.
Follow these tips
if you want to live a long and
frightening life.
Zombies have
an incredibly sharp sense of smell,
and the best camouflage
is to smell like you're dead.
Grab a container of an intense aroma,
like the ones hunters use
to mask their scent from animals.
Putrescine and cadaverine
are compounds that smell
like decaying bodies.
Mix them and spray yourself.
This could help you go unnoticed
and avoid them following you back home.
If you think the end of civilization
is the perfect time to mimic
an epic movie scene,
think again.
A loud gun could run out of ammo fast.
And the noise could attract more zombies.
What you want
is something blunt and heavy,
something able to inflict damage
and make zombies disoriented
long enough that you can run away.
A crowbar has a hooked end
that could separate a zombie's head
from its body.
And would be useful if you need to
force open a door to escape.
A machete is light and sharp,
so it should be easy to use
and carry in a holster.
You could also use it to hack your way
through a dense forest.
A skateboard could deliver a heavy blow
to a zombie's head,
and then you could use it as a vehicle
to get away fast.
I know what you're thinking,
and you're right.
Using all three would be possible
and epic.
If you can't find a weapon or you lose it,
it's time for one-on-one combat.
You could use the zombie’s
forward momentum and body weight
against them,
like in judo.
Just remember to stay away
from the zombie's mouth.
And grab it by its clothes
if it's wearing any.
If you can,
use goggles or a face mask
to avoid any zombie fluid
making contact with your mouth,
nose or eyes.
If you manage to hurt a zombie
or knock it out,
don't attack it again.
Get out of there.
Run away, and avoid confrontation
as much as possible.
If you want to kill a zombie,
you have to get rid of its cursed brain.
You could shoot it in the head.
Or you could separate
the head from the body
and then shoot the head,
just to be sure.
Another way to kill a zombie
is by burning it.
But this should be your last choice
since smoke could draw some
unwanted undead's attention.
A flamethrower would help too.
Just remember to keep your distance,
and always look behind you.
And always be cautious around fire.
You could end up getting scorched.
Are you looking
for your family and friends?
Not a good idea.
Dropped your weapon?
Leave it.
Found your dream house?
Just keep moving.
Be prepared to let go
of anyone and everything
if you want to survive.
That includes your limbs.
If a zombie created by a virus
bites your hand,
your blood will be infected
and you won't have much time
before it reaches your brain.
You know what will happen then.
The solution?
Chop off your hand.
Immediately.
Then look for a first aid kit
to keep your stump clean,
and prepare for a painful recovery.
We warned you about getting too close
to a zombie's mouth.
You survived an attacking zombie.
But sooner or later,
your confrontations could be
undeadly.
Our recommendation?
Stock up and hide.
Fortunately,
we've got a list of the best places to hide
during a zombie apocalypse.
See them here.