One time I decided I was gonna survive in a swamp without leaving. It was obviously difficult, but I could use the phiomas to divert boas and other swamp threats. Out of all the phiomas, one of them was specifically helpful, so I decided to protect her. After around 10 minutes of searching for fiber I found her knocked out in a puddle barely out of reach of a piranha swarm. I tamed her and now she helps me survive and can now easily fight and kill the boas that she once ran from.

I hope everyone can find an ally like the unnamed phioma I found