because of these obstacles, it is important to remember to take various safety precautions - for example, it helps to always go caving in groups, and avoid rainy days, or days after heavy rains, which can make the cave's trails slippery or flooded.

it is also advisable to wear layers of clothes and durable shoes and take something warm if its a cold day - clothes which won't lose their insulating properties if they get wet if it is a warm day. it is important to make sure that clothes are light enough to be cool but thick enough to protect from scratches, cuts, and scrapes.