The Lab of Rafe Brown

The Sugat Page

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao handing out sugats last week.

In our now well-established tradition of "headers," Jamie recently took first prize after a close encounter with a rocky stream bed. That actually looks like it hurts.

Recent addition from Kathmandu courtesy of Rob Moyle. Apparently in Nepalese, "Sugat" means something other than "injury." Hotel Sugat would be a scary place to stay if it were located in the Philippines. Aray ko naman!!

Dave McLeod recently took a header off a waterfall in Malaysia...

We're all impressed with the dedication he applies to sampling Limnonectes for his dissertation.

Enteng was bitten by a wicked scolopendrid...

First aid involves cauterizing the bit with a molten hot bolo tip.


Jake tried to cuddle up to a brown recluse in 2006...	...and then did it again in 2007. Note proximity to Sugat # 1, below.


This is Lady	she got caught in patio furniture


This is Noni	He got shot in the knee


...and this is Cammy	suffering from sleeping sickness


This is Jason after nearing dying of fright	he thought this harmless Calamaria was a coral snake


This is Rob's Moyle's Hand	He had a close encounter with a toxic tree while tying a close line


This is Jake's infected leg	It took him months to heal...


Sammy skinned her knee...	it's much better now


This is Nonito	He was sprayed by a poisonous bug


Nonito was also bitten by a pit viper on Camiguin Norte	...and one year later it has almost healed


This is Jeet's left arm	It's healing nicely...