Identifying Zombies

[Darkness]

"Another thread talks about searching for survivors after the outbreak, and it reminded me of a thread I made that got lost in the cleaning."

"How do you tell if the people you find are among the true survivors? What would you do to make sure they aren't infected?"

[Faran Brigo]

Oooh nice to see you have mod status.

I'd stick to the basics: Check the survivor for bite wounds, and if possible temporary confinement and observation. It's not foolproof but it's a good way to improve your chances.

I wonder if animals are sensitive to whatever it is that makes zeds "undie"

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by Faran Brigo

Oooh nice to see you have mod status.

"Thank you! I'll try and do my best to be fair and all."

Originally Posted by Faran Brigo

I'd stick to the basics: Check the survivor for bite wounds, and if possible temporary confinement and observation. It's not foolproof but it's a good way to improve your chances.

"Good first step. I also think that the eyes, under certain light spectrum, would give them away."

Originally Posted by Faran Brigo

I wonder if animals are sensitive to whatever it is that makes zeds "undie"

"Good thought. It's said that a dog can be trained to sniff out cancer and stuff, why not Zombies."

[Faran Brigo]

Hmm... It would certainly be great if that was the case, but why would the eyes give it away?

[Darkness]

"Don't dead, bloodless eyes give off a different hue under certain spectrum's of light?"

[Faran Brigo]

I guess, but that's probably an advanced infection stage.

[Darkness]

"Or they could be one of the first things to go bad, one never knows."

[Faran Brigo]

Right. Either way it's probably a good idea to check their eyes. Also, it would tell you if they were intoxicated so, that's good too probably

[Darkness]

"Excellent side point."

[detpat]

if the blood supply to the eyes goes bad the vision will go immediately. I believe that they would lose the ability to speak coherently first. after dead men don't talk!

[Faran Brigo]

Okay, so if you find a survivor, he's blind and has human bite or scratch marks, it's a pretty good bet that he's infected. I still say confinement and observation are preferable, when workable. Just in case, don't give him any of your rations or medicine, no point in wasting supplies on someone who might bite it, and then bite you

[Darkness]

"Confinement is a great idea, if you are stationary and have the means. But what about if you run into 'survivors' on the road/move? How can you be sure then?"

[detpat]

keep them at gunpoint and observe them until they spoil. talk to them, when they stop making sense [or the usual amount for guys like me] pop em.

[Darkness]

"I have a thought, but I don't have enough facts. Anyone here know a mortician? And yes, I am quite serious."

[Evil Pug]

If they want to get in my shelter, strip search and confinement.