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Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Tales From the Grave - Teresa Ortiz
He was out there, I could smell him. Each night I'd walk slowly and skillfully across the wire - it was a gamble, I know, but to see those eyes bugged out and bodies tense - it was O' so worth it. It had a sidekick; though I'm not sure which of the two was most hideous. The one was not much... Submitted 286 days 15 hours ago.

Should You Be Feeling Angry Right Now? - Terrence Aubrey
May I suggest yes and no, yes, if you believe that whatever political leader that you helped vote into power has let you down and no, if you really thought that your sum total effort in the governance of planet Earth was to mark an X in a box once every four or five years. Is it not ironic that... Submitted 100 days 18 hours ago.

Can We Do Better Than This? - Terrence Aubrey
Of course we can, in truth it is actually difficult to see how we can do any worse, right? I am writing this on the 14-10-2011 and tomorrow the 15-10-2011 there will be tens of thousands, no maybe millions of people out on the streets across the World and why? They are tired of broken promises... Submitted 119 days 20 hours ago.

A One Hundred Eighty Three Pound Rat? - - Joel Hendon
It seems somewhat strange that so many folks will climb the wall at the sight of a tiny mouse or even more so, a field or gutter rat. But a 183 pound cousin of theirs will cause an entire city to fall in love with her. Not really a rat but rather, one of the world's largest rodents, capybaras (... Submitted 4 years 103 days ago.

Killing Bed Bugs and Keep them Gone - - Matthew Lindermanns
Bed bugs are fast becoming huge problems for houses and business all around the world and killing bed bugs is not as simple as some other insects. Folks are becoming victims of the blood sucking night creatures and many don't even know what is attacking them while they sleep. Bed bugs are hiders.... Submitted 2 years 249 days ago.

The Gerbil Language - Christine McGee
Only if your gerbil could talk. Just because it doesn't talk doesn't mean you can't understand what it is trying to tell you. As the gerbil owner, you need to know what your gerbil is saying. In order to do that you need to become familiar with gerbil sounds and gerbil behavior. Gerbils squeak to... Submitted 3 years 120 days ago.

The Importance of Quarantine in Good Rat Care And Rat Health For Your Pet Rats - Dan Reinhold
Goodbye Carmel I've avoided and postponed writing this article about quarantine and rat care. The reason is the passing of our beloved Carmel on June 3, 2006. I'm still teary-eyed as I write this and even more painful is the knowledge that his suffering may have been prevented by proper... Submitted 3 years 347 days ago.

Rat Intelligence - Why Rats Are the Smartest Pets - - Catherine Smith
We know are rats are intelligent , just by being around them. The knowing looks they give us, the way they solve simple problems and work out how to cause even more mischief . Here is some more info on what we already knew. Our Rats Are Smart! Learning Rats pick up new behaviors... Submitted 4 years 34 days ago.

Of Rodents and Men - Dianne Lehmann
Its rats actually and me, a woman. Really, its only one rat. I'm fairly certain of that. It is living in our basement. It got in by chewing through the metal screen that covers the backs of the vents in the basement. Hes (no female would be so pushy and crass) apparently a very determined little... Submitted 4 years 109 days ago.

Caring Guide for Hamster Babies - Jalte Aimal
One can’t just take his eyes off hamster pups, as these tiny cute little creatures will sure have your attention. Baby hamster are born without any fur and are closely attached to their mother. Though you may have the desire to hold them, bare in mind that there is nothing you can do within two... Submitted 5 years 260 days ago.

Hamsters as Pets - Prepare your Family - - Maurice Bartenleau
Has it crossed your mind that you want to keep hamsters as pets? The anticipated goal of this particular article is to give you answers to most of your potential issues. To start with, as pets, hamsters take up trivial amounts of space – compared to say a dog or a grimalkin. They dwell in... Submitted 280 days 22 hours ago.

How to Take Care of Gerbils - Kim Chariz Levita
Gerbils, also known as “ Meriones unguiculatus" are wildlife animals. Their usual life span is 2- 3 years, and may grow up to 4 inches long. They are small rodents that are furry, with colors that are usually black, off- white, yellow or gray. Gerbils are social animals. Just like rabbits... Submitted 1 year 87 days ago.

How and What to Do in Breeding Guinea Pigs - - Peter Dranitsin
Breeding guinea pigs is quite a simple task. Selective breeding may not be. Like other mammals, guinea pigs can be bred to get your desired coat and tail length, color and other traits. Just a mindful reminder though, coat color is governed by quite complex genetics. It does not mean that when... Submitted 2 years 16 days ago.

Teaching And Helping Your Guinea Pigs Do Tricks - - Peter Dranitsin
Guinea Pigs are very intelligent creatures. Like most mammals, your cavy can learn a number of tricks in a short span of time. Patience and hard work are the main ingredients to a successful trick training. If you failed a couple of times, don't give up. Remember that the joy an owner could... Submitted 2 years 20 days ago.

Guinea Pig Breeding - - Lee Martin
The guinea pig has been a favorite pet in many western cultures since the late 1700's. Guinea pigs originated in the Andes Mountains of South America and are particularly suited as household pets because of their gentle demeanor, easy of care and friendliness towards humans. Guineas are a... Submitted 2 years 210 days ago.

Guinea Pig Health - - Lee Martin
Whether you are thinking of adopting or you are already a proud owner of a guinea pig, how to properly care for this delightful creature is essential for good guinea pig health. A good Veterinarian that specializes in exotic animals is an important factor in your guinea pigs health as it... Submitted 2 years 215 days ago.

Rat Food - What To Feed Your Pet Rat For a Long and Happy Life - - Catherine Smith
Rats are omnivores, which means they will basically eat anything. You can buy rat and mouse food from the supermarket or a pet shop, but to keep your rat super happy you should supplement their basic cereal food with something a bit more exciting. Improved nutrition can lengthen your rats... Submitted 4 years 34 days ago.

Nursing a Sick Rat - - Catherine Smith
We all hope it doesn't happen, but no matter how much of a good rat owner you are, there will be a time when you find yourself nursing a sick rat. Quarantine? The first decision to make is whether you are going to move your sick rat into another cage. If he is not too sick and... Submitted 4 years 34 days ago.

Tumours In Rats - What To Do When Your Pet Rat Has Lumps and Bumps - - Catherine Smith
If you find a bump on your female rat, don't fret. It is usually a benign tumour. You should of course, still get it checked out by the vet. Female rats are very prone to lumps and bumps, especially around the mammary glands. Rats have nipples in odd places. There are a pair right behind their... Submitted 4 years 34 days ago.

How To Train Your Pet Rat - Catherine Smith
Once you’ve got a good relationship with your rat why not train him? It will add to his day immensely and it’s fun for you too. Hey you could even show him off as a bit of a party trick. The more people that love rats the better right? Remember when you train your pet that even though you are... Submitted 4 years 187 days ago.

Get Rid Squirrel, Put More Food on the Table - Kevin Merlot
Our first garden was a mess….initially. Interested in eating only organically grown food and no desire to pay for the overpriced produce, my girlfriend and I decided to grow our own garden in our back yard, free from pesticides, herbicides, etc. We were happy to finally see the plants... Submitted 4 years 195 days ago.

Understanding Your Ferret Colors And Patterns - - bowechaim
There are a number of various colors that ferrets come in. To be exact, ferrets come in eight different colors and five various patterns. The wide variety of colors and patterns is due to the cross breeding between ferrets. When you are speaking in terms of ferret colors and patterns, the color... Submitted 1 year 352 days ago.

What To Look For When Shopping For A Ferret Hammock - - bowechaim
Ferrets sleep a lot! They love to sleep in a comfy environment but not one that is too hot or too cool. Because of their preferences it is ideal if they have a couple of sleep options available to them such as a sleep sack which allows them to burrow inside if they get a chill or they can sprawl... Submitted 2 years ago.

Caring Guinea Pig in Giving Birth - - Peter Dranitsin
Breeding guinea pigs may be hard when care for the pregnant sow is taken lightly. It will be more successful when all precautions are taken and every care is given from the mating to nursing periods. Guinea pig sows will mate as early as four weeks of age. At this age, however, it may give your... Submitted 2 years 11 days ago.

What to Consider Before Raising a Guinea Pig - - Peter Dranitsin
We all have different standards in choosing our potential pets. Since guinea pigs are long lasting pets, you should purchase one who is in top shape. Here are some of the important things you should consider before buying a guinea pig. Price The most important thing to consider before... Submitted 2 years 15 days ago.