Bears live primarily in the forest and they have a remarkable way of adapting to people moving in to their territory. Black bears eat berries, nuts, tubers, roots, honey, worms, buds, leaves, fruit, twigs, grubs, fish, insects, and small mammals. In the spring, black bears even eat the inside layer of young trees. They must eat between 11 and 18 pounds of food each day to stay healthy. Black bears hibernate during the winter months.
Water should be boiled for at least 3 to 5 minutes to sanitize it. Some agencies recommend boiling for 10 minutes just to be safe. If you live at high altitudes, add a minute for every 1000 feet above sea level.
Normally, a boil bursts within 10 days of being soaked in warm water, notes WebMD. When the boil is drained completely, wash the area with warm water and antibacterial soap two or three times every day. Do not pop a boil with a needle, as this can make the infection worse. A person experiencing fever, severe pain or sees a second boil appear needs medical attention, reports WebMD. A boil that is not draining, appears red or has red streaks around it also requires medical treatment.