Leeches...

The most important thing to do when you arrive at this lodge is to purchase leech socks, which are knee high socks that go over your socks and pants but in your hiking shoes to prevent the leeches from climbing up your pant legs. This attire is highly suggested for the hikes here. There are three types of lecches here: brown, black and tiger (brown on top, orange striped).

Jonathan was the first person to donate blood to the Danum River leeches as one attached onto his stomach as we were hiking.

Interesting fact: To remove a leech - rub it and then flick it.

Tiger Leech: