It's for school, we're learning about the Industrial Evolution and the Transportation Evolution...I have already named:
Feet,
Swimming,
Bicycles,
Roller blades and skates,
Scooters,
Skate boards,
Pogo sticks,
Horses,
Camels,
Donkeys,
Elephants,
Hand gliders,
Hot air balloons,
Blimps,
Airplanes,
Helicopters,
Space shuttles,
Submarines,
Ships,
Subways,
Railways,
Street cars and trolleys,
Buses,
Semi Trucks,
Automobiles,
-and-
Motorcycles,
Are there any others you can think of?
How many different forms of transportationcan you name?
MOTORBIKE
ROCKET
HANDS-N-KNEES
CARTWHEEL
HOVERCRAFT
HYDRAFOIL
HELIUM BALLOON
PICKUP TRUCK
BUCKBOARD
STAGECOACH
RAPPELING
SAILBOAT
SAILPLANE (GLIDER)
TRACTOR
PARACHUTE
BABY CARRIAGE
LUNAR LANDER
CABLE CAR
SKIS
SLED
SLEIGH
REINDEER
SWINGING (A LA TARZAN)
MAIL
CANNON
ELEVATOR
ESCALATOR
DUNE BUGGY
SKI-LIFT
SURFBOARD
PORPOISE
DOLPHIN
KILLER WHALE
WINCH
RICKSHAW
GOLF CART
GO CART
CATAPULT
SLINGSHOT
BUNGEE CORD (this is a stretch)
TZUNAMI (albeit you don't go where you want to)
Reply:I got a good one - WHEELCHAIRS
Reply:Sleds, Sleighs, farm tractors, Hay wagons (as hay rides), Horse and Buggy (the Amish still use them), and my favorite as a child: a little red wagon.
Reply:segway, ziplines, parachutes, unicycles, tricycles, ultralights, canoes. Thats about it.
Reply:Bullock Carts
Rickshaws
Cycle-rickshaws
Hand pulled Rickshaws
Tuktuk
Reply:someone else's back,wigwam,riding lawnmower,cow,back of police car,taxi,surfing,
Reply:What about the obvious one....WALKING
Friday, November 18, 2011
What is the live expectancy for people under 5 feet tall?
On average, do short people have shorter lives than tall people? I have searched for this information and havent had any luck finding any information. With other mammals, the larger species lives longer. Example, an elephant lives longer than a mouse. The heart beats faster per minute in the mouse compared to an elephant.
What is the live expectancy for people under 5 feet tall?
well in school we learned about 85-90 years
Reply:But a big elephant would not necessarily outlive a smaller elephant of the same species, nor would a mouse's size indicate if it would live loger or not as long as another of its species.
Height (except when related to genetic disease) does not determine a human's life expectancy either.
Reply:Contact a company that sells life insurance (the home office, not an agent). They will probably tell you that it makes no difference. Comparing different species is not going to give you useful information about differences within a species.
wesley
What is the live expectancy for people under 5 feet tall?
well in school we learned about 85-90 years
Reply:But a big elephant would not necessarily outlive a smaller elephant of the same species, nor would a mouse's size indicate if it would live loger or not as long as another of its species.
Height (except when related to genetic disease) does not determine a human's life expectancy either.
Reply:Contact a company that sells life insurance (the home office, not an agent). They will probably tell you that it makes no difference. Comparing different species is not going to give you useful information about differences within a species.
wesley
How many elephants can yo fit in a Mini?
4........2 in the back and 2 in the front
What did the man say when he saw four elephants in a mini coming over the hill?
Look here come four elephants
How do you know when an elephant has been in the fridge?
Foot prints in the butter
How many elephants can yo fit in a Mini?
These were funnier when my 5year old told me them
Reply:can someone tell me when i should start laughing
Reply:Very good Johnboy
Nice and clean love it
Reply:Don't listen to them, I love the elephant jokes!
Reply:the old 1s r always the best
Reply:depends if u can get 1 in at all
Reply:Whats that brown stuff between an elephants toes?
Slow Natives.
Where is an elephants sex organ?
In its foot, if it stamps on you your F....d
Reply:ha ha hardi ha
Reply:3.14
Reply:Funny Ones !!! Liked them !! Thanks !! Hope to hear more from you !
Reply:Whoever said the old ones are the best obviously hadn't read this, sorry.
Reply:WHATS GREY AND GOT A TRUNK?
WHY! .....AN ELEPHANT SAYS YOU ?
NO !
ITS A MOUSE GOING AWAY ON VACATION.
Reply:I think the questions has already been answered by your goodself. Therefore, I will pass this over.
Reply:I seriously did not get these jokes!
Reply:thats it, get it off your chest
Reply:mini van? mini skirt? miniature golf ball?
Reply:good one!
Reply:I hate to tell you this, but these are old.... no .... very old..... no in fact ancient jokes which we told as children about 40 years ago. Still I will give you a
HA HA
for old times sake!!
Reply:feel better?
Reply:whats the difference between an elephant a flea and a monkey ?
A flea can get on a elephants back but a elephant cant get onto a fleas back
some one says what about the monkey and you say well thats when you come in to it
Reply:haha....elephant jokes .
sweet~~~
Reply:5 out of ten
Reply:has the joke started................ please wake me when u start......
What did the man say when he saw four elephants in a mini coming over the hill?
Look here come four elephants
How do you know when an elephant has been in the fridge?
Foot prints in the butter
How many elephants can yo fit in a Mini?
These were funnier when my 5year old told me them
Reply:can someone tell me when i should start laughing
Reply:Very good Johnboy
Nice and clean love it
Reply:Don't listen to them, I love the elephant jokes!
Reply:the old 1s r always the best
Reply:depends if u can get 1 in at all
Reply:Whats that brown stuff between an elephants toes?
Slow Natives.
Where is an elephants sex organ?
In its foot, if it stamps on you your F....d
Reply:ha ha hardi ha
Reply:3.14
Reply:Funny Ones !!! Liked them !! Thanks !! Hope to hear more from you !
Reply:Whoever said the old ones are the best obviously hadn't read this, sorry.
Reply:WHATS GREY AND GOT A TRUNK?
WHY! .....AN ELEPHANT SAYS YOU ?
NO !
ITS A MOUSE GOING AWAY ON VACATION.
Reply:I think the questions has already been answered by your goodself. Therefore, I will pass this over.
Reply:I seriously did not get these jokes!
Reply:thats it, get it off your chest
Reply:mini van? mini skirt? miniature golf ball?
Reply:good one!
Reply:I hate to tell you this, but these are old.... no .... very old..... no in fact ancient jokes which we told as children about 40 years ago. Still I will give you a
HA HA
for old times sake!!
Reply:feel better?
Reply:whats the difference between an elephant a flea and a monkey ?
A flea can get on a elephants back but a elephant cant get onto a fleas back
some one says what about the monkey and you say well thats when you come in to it
Reply:haha....elephant jokes .
sweet~~~
Reply:5 out of ten
Reply:has the joke started................ please wake me when u start......
What can i do to reduce the swelling in my feet?
I know swollen feet in pregnancy is normal but they'r really really bad and its spreading up my leg. Iv taken my midwife's advice and have rested with my feet up but it seems to be getting worse. Bathing them in cool water hasn't helped either. I look like the elephant woman lol
What can i do to reduce the swelling in my feet?
Like you said swollen feet and hands are normal in pregnancy but if it is excessive it could be pre eclampsia. your midwife will check ur urine for protein and check to make sure your blood pressure's not high as they are both signs. As are headache's and blurred vision. Try resting with your feet higher than your head, cutting out salt and wear loose shoes (or flip flops) and just generally relaxing. They'l go back to normal once you give birth tho x
Reply:Drink lots of water, minimize your salt intake (both to keep water retention down) and keep those legs propped up when resting. Don't forget to walk every 2-3 hours (minimum) to keep the fluid from pooling in your feet and to increase circulation. Good luck!!
Reply:I agree. Keep those puppies propped up. And also avoid excess salt! (sorry if you are craving anything salty) Also keep an eye on it and talk with your Dr. Yes, it is normal, however, it can also be serious so keep on top of it! (with my first pregnancy I couldn't even wear shoes because my feet were so huge *lol* but it goes away pretty quickly after delivery)
Reply:Propping them up, soaking in cool water and keeping yourself indoors and staying cool is the best things you could do. If it's not working for you, you may want to talk to a doctor could be a sign of Preeclampsia
Reply:well i would say hand stands but in your condition !!!!!!! elavate your legs and get someone to look after you !
Reply:go to the doctor tomorrow you may need to go into hospital. take some ibuprofen it is anti-inflamatory.
Reply:hi well wot you could do is to put your feet in some cool water for a long time then put some cream on your feet that sothes your feet and put some cunfortable shose on that mite work
Reply:RING THE MIDWIFE AGAIN AS THERE IS A CONDITION CALLED PRE ECLAMPSIA DONT BE ALARMED BUT THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND RESULT IN INDUCING LABOUR! ALLS THEYLL DO IS CHECK YA BLOOD PRESSURE AND YOUR URINE TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY PROTEIN PRESENT! THE ONLY OTHER ADVICE I CAN GIVE IS TO REST ALOT AND WHEN SITTING PUT YOUR FEET UP ABOVE YOUR HEARTS LEVEL! ALSO SLEEP ON YOUR LEFT SIDE GOOD LUCK!
Reply:First evaluate your salt intake. Salt and summer heat are often the culprits behind swollen feet (edema) during pregnancy.
Cut down on salt and drink extra liquids mainly water. Keep cool by sitting or laying down next to a a/c vent and put a fan facing you. Put your feet up .
One thing I did when I was pregnant during the summer or hot days was take a lukewarm/cold shower and then lay down in front of a fan. I did that up to 3x a day and was in heaven.
What can i do to reduce the swelling in my feet?
Like you said swollen feet and hands are normal in pregnancy but if it is excessive it could be pre eclampsia. your midwife will check ur urine for protein and check to make sure your blood pressure's not high as they are both signs. As are headache's and blurred vision. Try resting with your feet higher than your head, cutting out salt and wear loose shoes (or flip flops) and just generally relaxing. They'l go back to normal once you give birth tho x
Reply:Drink lots of water, minimize your salt intake (both to keep water retention down) and keep those legs propped up when resting. Don't forget to walk every 2-3 hours (minimum) to keep the fluid from pooling in your feet and to increase circulation. Good luck!!
Reply:I agree. Keep those puppies propped up. And also avoid excess salt! (sorry if you are craving anything salty) Also keep an eye on it and talk with your Dr. Yes, it is normal, however, it can also be serious so keep on top of it! (with my first pregnancy I couldn't even wear shoes because my feet were so huge *lol* but it goes away pretty quickly after delivery)
Reply:Propping them up, soaking in cool water and keeping yourself indoors and staying cool is the best things you could do. If it's not working for you, you may want to talk to a doctor could be a sign of Preeclampsia
Reply:well i would say hand stands but in your condition !!!!!!! elavate your legs and get someone to look after you !
Reply:go to the doctor tomorrow you may need to go into hospital. take some ibuprofen it is anti-inflamatory.
Reply:hi well wot you could do is to put your feet in some cool water for a long time then put some cream on your feet that sothes your feet and put some cunfortable shose on that mite work
Reply:RING THE MIDWIFE AGAIN AS THERE IS A CONDITION CALLED PRE ECLAMPSIA DONT BE ALARMED BUT THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND RESULT IN INDUCING LABOUR! ALLS THEYLL DO IS CHECK YA BLOOD PRESSURE AND YOUR URINE TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY PROTEIN PRESENT! THE ONLY OTHER ADVICE I CAN GIVE IS TO REST ALOT AND WHEN SITTING PUT YOUR FEET UP ABOVE YOUR HEARTS LEVEL! ALSO SLEEP ON YOUR LEFT SIDE GOOD LUCK!
Reply:First evaluate your salt intake. Salt and summer heat are often the culprits behind swollen feet (edema) during pregnancy.
Cut down on salt and drink extra liquids mainly water. Keep cool by sitting or laying down next to a a/c vent and put a fan facing you. Put your feet up .
One thing I did when I was pregnant during the summer or hot days was take a lukewarm/cold shower and then lay down in front of a fan. I did that up to 3x a day and was in heaven.
I have a ten year old chihuahua who has severe health problems?
My dog has severe skin problems and nothing we have tried has helped she is also deaf from chronic ear infections.Right now she cannot walk two steps without scooting and she is already raw from her tail to her belly and feet this is after a special treatment yesterday for her skin problems.She is also getting nasty with the other dogs and my husband.She has pacadermatis and her skin gets like elephant skin and raw and her nails grow over and under each other and this is very painfull also.I think I am being selfish by keeping her alive.The question I keep asking myself is am I keeping her alive for me or her?Any one got any help for me. Bertie
I have a ten year old chihuahua who has severe health problems?
I think you are doing everything you can to help your dog. She obviously is not well. I would suggest seeing another vet first to see if there's anything you can try to cure her skin problems. if you can do anything to make her better, that will probably improve her mood. But if you have already tried everything you can to help her, and she's just in pain, it may be time to say goodbye to your dog. It is very kind of you to notice how she is feeling and consider what is a difficult decision. If it ends up that there is nothing you can do to help her, I believe you'd be making the right decision to put her to sleep.
Reply:awww...poor little thing. I hate to say it but it does sound like you need to make a choice here and it has to be what is best for her. It does sound like she is in pain and very uncomfortable. I'm sure you do not want her to live like that. Good luck to you and God Bless.
Reply:You not gonna like this. Your dog is suffering. Have it put down. The dog will not suffer from this. You will, obviously, but don't you think you might be cruel by keeping such an animal alive? Sounds rather selfish.
Bite the bullet. Do it - for your pet's sake - PLEASE...
Reply:The answer is out there somewhere to your dogs problem. Her aggression is down to her uncomfortable state. I would think that her problems are down to her immune system. look up food that is good for the immune system %26amp; add it to her daily diet. If that doesn't help then it is time to call it a day. If she's not happy %26amp; enjoying life %26amp; you have done all you can it is the kindest thing for her. She won't know anything about it. You will feel peace for ending it before she lost her dignity.
Reply:i recommend going to the vet ASAP, don't worry, there will be a solution.
Reply:If you are unsure about her quality of life, why dont you discuss it with your vet. In a dogs latter years, your vet can be your best friend. Let him guide you he obviously feels she has some quality of life or he would'nt have prescribe treatment yesterday, without giving a good talk to you.
If you feel the treatment she had yesterday has made her condition worse, telephone your vet and tell him. It might be a case of it takes time to work and gets worse before it gets better, check with him.
If she is able to eat and walk a little to go into the garden to do her business and does'nt yelp in pain, take your time.
You are obviously a responsible pet owner to be posing this question and probably know better than anyone if she is deteriorating.
Dont make any rash decision, discuss it with your vet.
I really feel for you, as I have gone through this many a time, having taken in stray cats over the years and it is heartbreaking to see them grow old.
You will know when the time comes, that she's had enough. Life is so precious so take you time and be sure in your own mind before you make a decision with your vet.
God Bless you and your dog.
Reply:Pachydermatitis usually refers to a fungal infection: malassezia pachydermatitis.
The infection is often secondary to other causes. Before having your dog put to sleep, I would make sure he has been checked for:
- Parasites
- Bacterial and fungal infections
- Hypothyroidism
- Cushing's disease
- Allergic disorders ...
I recommend you make an appointment with a veterinarian specialised in Dermatology. Ask your local vet and I am sure he will be delighted to help you find the appropriate person.
If despite all this, the dog is still in severen disconfort, then humane euthanasia may be considered.
Good luck
Reply:Only you can answer that question Bertie but i suspect your keeping her alive because you love her immensely and cant imagine your life or your home without her and i fully understand where you're coming from. She's snapping at you and your husband because she is sad and upset about her condition, we're all guilty of that when we're ill aren't we? But, does that mean we have no right to be here? I think not. As you've tried just about everything there is for her skin, its time to look at other remedies. Buy a small pot of Sudocream, i say small because its dear and may not work, if it does, buy the big one, she's worth it. Smother her skin with the sudocream and leave it on to soak in. It will take a few days and a few applications to make a difference but what have you got to lose? Also, try nappy cream! Theres one on the market that begins with M but i cant for the life of me remember its full name sorry. Its dear also i'm afraid but do try it. It costs about £4 - 4.50 for a small tube, is pale yellow and stains everything it comes into contact with so be careful where she sits and lays when its on her. Its amazing stuff Bertie, its got antiseptic, antihistamine, tiny amounts of antibiotics and lots of healing properties in it. Its the best on the market for baby's nappy rash and if its good enough for them -! Theres also an emulsion cream / lotion that humans with eczema apply when they're in the bath and it moisturises the skin an awful lot. You can get it from chemists i think but if you cant, ask your vet to put it on a prescription for her. If she lets you cut her nails, do them every few days to keep them short or ask the vet if he wil do them this often for a nominal fee. If nothing on earth works for her and you've exhausted every avenue, maybe it would be kinder to let her go but try anything and everything first, then you'll know you did everything on this earth for her but it didn't work. I hope you find something that works for her x
Reply:Ya know, as much as I hate to put a dog down and I like to give them every chance, it really sounds like your dog is not happy, especially since she's getting nasty with the ones she used to love.
Ask yourself if she is getting any enjoyment out of life right now. There is your answer.
Reply:I know what your going through.I had a dog i loved very much for 9 years and she developed the skin problems, alone with a few other things. If you look at it this way you are keeping her alive for you.The hardest thing to do is to put her down.But to keep her alive and in this condition is painful for her. I put my dog down, it's rough but it's the humane thing to do.Don't make her suffer anymore than she is now.But that's your decision.
I have a ten year old chihuahua who has severe health problems?
I think you are doing everything you can to help your dog. She obviously is not well. I would suggest seeing another vet first to see if there's anything you can try to cure her skin problems. if you can do anything to make her better, that will probably improve her mood. But if you have already tried everything you can to help her, and she's just in pain, it may be time to say goodbye to your dog. It is very kind of you to notice how she is feeling and consider what is a difficult decision. If it ends up that there is nothing you can do to help her, I believe you'd be making the right decision to put her to sleep.
Reply:awww...poor little thing. I hate to say it but it does sound like you need to make a choice here and it has to be what is best for her. It does sound like she is in pain and very uncomfortable. I'm sure you do not want her to live like that. Good luck to you and God Bless.
Reply:You not gonna like this. Your dog is suffering. Have it put down. The dog will not suffer from this. You will, obviously, but don't you think you might be cruel by keeping such an animal alive? Sounds rather selfish.
Bite the bullet. Do it - for your pet's sake - PLEASE...
Reply:The answer is out there somewhere to your dogs problem. Her aggression is down to her uncomfortable state. I would think that her problems are down to her immune system. look up food that is good for the immune system %26amp; add it to her daily diet. If that doesn't help then it is time to call it a day. If she's not happy %26amp; enjoying life %26amp; you have done all you can it is the kindest thing for her. She won't know anything about it. You will feel peace for ending it before she lost her dignity.
Reply:i recommend going to the vet ASAP, don't worry, there will be a solution.
Reply:If you are unsure about her quality of life, why dont you discuss it with your vet. In a dogs latter years, your vet can be your best friend. Let him guide you he obviously feels she has some quality of life or he would'nt have prescribe treatment yesterday, without giving a good talk to you.
If you feel the treatment she had yesterday has made her condition worse, telephone your vet and tell him. It might be a case of it takes time to work and gets worse before it gets better, check with him.
If she is able to eat and walk a little to go into the garden to do her business and does'nt yelp in pain, take your time.
You are obviously a responsible pet owner to be posing this question and probably know better than anyone if she is deteriorating.
Dont make any rash decision, discuss it with your vet.
I really feel for you, as I have gone through this many a time, having taken in stray cats over the years and it is heartbreaking to see them grow old.
You will know when the time comes, that she's had enough. Life is so precious so take you time and be sure in your own mind before you make a decision with your vet.
God Bless you and your dog.
Reply:Pachydermatitis usually refers to a fungal infection: malassezia pachydermatitis.
The infection is often secondary to other causes. Before having your dog put to sleep, I would make sure he has been checked for:
- Parasites
- Bacterial and fungal infections
- Hypothyroidism
- Cushing's disease
- Allergic disorders ...
I recommend you make an appointment with a veterinarian specialised in Dermatology. Ask your local vet and I am sure he will be delighted to help you find the appropriate person.
If despite all this, the dog is still in severen disconfort, then humane euthanasia may be considered.
Good luck
Reply:Only you can answer that question Bertie but i suspect your keeping her alive because you love her immensely and cant imagine your life or your home without her and i fully understand where you're coming from. She's snapping at you and your husband because she is sad and upset about her condition, we're all guilty of that when we're ill aren't we? But, does that mean we have no right to be here? I think not. As you've tried just about everything there is for her skin, its time to look at other remedies. Buy a small pot of Sudocream, i say small because its dear and may not work, if it does, buy the big one, she's worth it. Smother her skin with the sudocream and leave it on to soak in. It will take a few days and a few applications to make a difference but what have you got to lose? Also, try nappy cream! Theres one on the market that begins with M but i cant for the life of me remember its full name sorry. Its dear also i'm afraid but do try it. It costs about £4 - 4.50 for a small tube, is pale yellow and stains everything it comes into contact with so be careful where she sits and lays when its on her. Its amazing stuff Bertie, its got antiseptic, antihistamine, tiny amounts of antibiotics and lots of healing properties in it. Its the best on the market for baby's nappy rash and if its good enough for them -! Theres also an emulsion cream / lotion that humans with eczema apply when they're in the bath and it moisturises the skin an awful lot. You can get it from chemists i think but if you cant, ask your vet to put it on a prescription for her. If she lets you cut her nails, do them every few days to keep them short or ask the vet if he wil do them this often for a nominal fee. If nothing on earth works for her and you've exhausted every avenue, maybe it would be kinder to let her go but try anything and everything first, then you'll know you did everything on this earth for her but it didn't work. I hope you find something that works for her x
Reply:Ya know, as much as I hate to put a dog down and I like to give them every chance, it really sounds like your dog is not happy, especially since she's getting nasty with the ones she used to love.
Ask yourself if she is getting any enjoyment out of life right now. There is your answer.
Reply:I know what your going through.I had a dog i loved very much for 9 years and she developed the skin problems, alone with a few other things. If you look at it this way you are keeping her alive for you.The hardest thing to do is to put her down.But to keep her alive and in this condition is painful for her. I put my dog down, it's rough but it's the humane thing to do.Don't make her suffer anymore than she is now.But that's your decision.
Working with zoo animals, is it possible to bring home contagious virus or diseases?
My wife recently started volunteering at an acquarium and small zoo. She has bee in contact with reptiles, amphibians, fish, bearcats, rabbits, bats, birds, their enviorments and their foods. Yesterday I noticed our feline was not well. He has since recovered, but I thought it may have been something brought home from the zoo. I have heard that salmanilla is often found on iguanas and turtles, that true? What about foot and mouth or other type viruses? Its a samll zoo so there are no large animals like elephants which I have been told carry hepititus but I am interested in preventing the preventable. Please advise.
Working with zoo animals, is it possible to bring home contagious virus or diseases?
salmonella is commonly found in the waste material of most reptiles and amphibians. The best way to avoid it is to wash one's hands after working around them.
other pathogens are very rare but can be deadly if aquired. the best example is "parrot fever", a virus which is fatal to both birds and humans. This is not "bird flu", but a much more virulent species of virus.
mammals can host a number of contageous virus diseases. rabies is the best known and even herbivores like cattle can aquire it. cattle, sheep, goats and other ruminants can also carry anthrax, a bacterial disease.
"pox" viruses are quite capable of being passed from animals to humans. cammel pox and monkey pox are good examples. cowpox was used as the first vaccine against a human pox virus known as smallpox. dairy maids aquired an immunity after contracting a case of much milder cowpox.
rodents carry hemmoragic fever viruses. these viruses are amoungst some of the most deadly of human virus diseases. the African ebola virus is a member of this family. another species seems to be spread by southwestern deermice. this is a lung infection which can kill its victims within 24 hours of contact.
Bacterial infections are frequently due to foriegn strains of E. coli, a bacterium which inhabits the large intestines of mammals. Some strains of this bacteria are harmful to humans. the 157 strain is responcible for food poisoning. other gut bacteria can cause cholera. hog cholera can be passed to humans, I believe.
besides diseases, there are also paracites. the worst of these appear to be flatworms. these creatures are specialized to reproduce in one host and mature in another entirely different species. molluscs are frequent hosts. the common planobarius aquarium snail is host to the bilhartsia paracite. there are many species of bilhartsia with varying degrees of severity. this organism reproduces in the human liver, causing swelling and bleeding. the adults then pass eggs and the larva infect pond snails. when humans drink infected water, the cycle starts again. fortunately for fish keepers, no aquarium snail is now infected and the chain has been broken. giant African land snails have not been domesticated long enough to break the cycle however, and most are infected with lung paracites which can infect humans. these enormous land snails are great zoo attractions, but now illegal to import because of the risk of disease transmission.
most zoos have highly trained vets to keep their equally highly valuable animals healthy. of course, costs factor much more in small operations, so take this into account.
Reply:yes it is possible to bring home diseases! I would reccomend her changing clothes in the garage (if you have one), putting those clothes straight into the washer, then heading straight for the shower. There are many diseases emerging each day that are unknown, even in a clean environment such as zoos and aquariums.
Reply:I have heard of animals that carry diseases, and some things like parvo can be tracked into an area just by walking through it. That is why they ask for so many animals here to be up to date on vacinations. If your cat is up on all of her shots, she should be ok for most things. I would say though if your wife is working with this kind of animals though, she just needs to make sure that she takes off her shoes before coming into the main part of the house and washes up well as soon as she gets home, including changing clothes. That will prevent most anything she could carry. I know some exotics can carry parasites and communicable diseases, especially birds and you have to be careful around them, and just make sure you keep clean. There are tons of resources on these, so if you go online, you can find out exactly which species carries what if you are interested. The main prevention stop though is at the wash up. As long as she is keeping clean and disinfecting any open cuts or sores carefully, she will be just fine, and so should all of you. Best of blessings,
Maraleh
loan
Working with zoo animals, is it possible to bring home contagious virus or diseases?
salmonella is commonly found in the waste material of most reptiles and amphibians. The best way to avoid it is to wash one's hands after working around them.
other pathogens are very rare but can be deadly if aquired. the best example is "parrot fever", a virus which is fatal to both birds and humans. This is not "bird flu", but a much more virulent species of virus.
mammals can host a number of contageous virus diseases. rabies is the best known and even herbivores like cattle can aquire it. cattle, sheep, goats and other ruminants can also carry anthrax, a bacterial disease.
"pox" viruses are quite capable of being passed from animals to humans. cammel pox and monkey pox are good examples. cowpox was used as the first vaccine against a human pox virus known as smallpox. dairy maids aquired an immunity after contracting a case of much milder cowpox.
rodents carry hemmoragic fever viruses. these viruses are amoungst some of the most deadly of human virus diseases. the African ebola virus is a member of this family. another species seems to be spread by southwestern deermice. this is a lung infection which can kill its victims within 24 hours of contact.
Bacterial infections are frequently due to foriegn strains of E. coli, a bacterium which inhabits the large intestines of mammals. Some strains of this bacteria are harmful to humans. the 157 strain is responcible for food poisoning. other gut bacteria can cause cholera. hog cholera can be passed to humans, I believe.
besides diseases, there are also paracites. the worst of these appear to be flatworms. these creatures are specialized to reproduce in one host and mature in another entirely different species. molluscs are frequent hosts. the common planobarius aquarium snail is host to the bilhartsia paracite. there are many species of bilhartsia with varying degrees of severity. this organism reproduces in the human liver, causing swelling and bleeding. the adults then pass eggs and the larva infect pond snails. when humans drink infected water, the cycle starts again. fortunately for fish keepers, no aquarium snail is now infected and the chain has been broken. giant African land snails have not been domesticated long enough to break the cycle however, and most are infected with lung paracites which can infect humans. these enormous land snails are great zoo attractions, but now illegal to import because of the risk of disease transmission.
most zoos have highly trained vets to keep their equally highly valuable animals healthy. of course, costs factor much more in small operations, so take this into account.
Reply:yes it is possible to bring home diseases! I would reccomend her changing clothes in the garage (if you have one), putting those clothes straight into the washer, then heading straight for the shower. There are many diseases emerging each day that are unknown, even in a clean environment such as zoos and aquariums.
Reply:I have heard of animals that carry diseases, and some things like parvo can be tracked into an area just by walking through it. That is why they ask for so many animals here to be up to date on vacinations. If your cat is up on all of her shots, she should be ok for most things. I would say though if your wife is working with this kind of animals though, she just needs to make sure that she takes off her shoes before coming into the main part of the house and washes up well as soon as she gets home, including changing clothes. That will prevent most anything she could carry. I know some exotics can carry parasites and communicable diseases, especially birds and you have to be careful around them, and just make sure you keep clean. There are tons of resources on these, so if you go online, you can find out exactly which species carries what if you are interested. The main prevention stop though is at the wash up. As long as she is keeping clean and disinfecting any open cuts or sores carefully, she will be just fine, and so should all of you. Best of blessings,
Maraleh
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Elephant Bar Bathroom Scandal in Burbank?
Elephant Bar Bathroom Scandal In Burbank?
Wwas there the other day around 10:30 a.m., and went into the women's restroom, yes the women's restroom, and saw two pairs of men's feet in the handicapped stall with the door partially opened.
I gasped, and said "Isn't this the women's restroom?" And the two men came out without shame or anything. They were the workers there getting it on. I could tell by their uniforms which were black shirts and black pants.
Is this illegal, and wouldn't management have to know about this sexual activity?
This made me sick, and I would NEVER go to eat their again
Elephant Bar Bathroom Scandal in Burbank?
On a health code level, it's not technically illegal (I work for the health dept., and I know how inspections work). HOWEVER, sex in a public place (like a restaurant bathroom) is considered to be lewd and lascivious conduct, and is a SEX OFFENSE in the state of CA.
You can report them to management and they will likely be fired. Or you can go up one step and call the cops, in which case, they can be put in jail, get put on the sex offender registry for life, and if Prop 83 holds up, get stuck with a GPS monitoring device for ever and ever and ever.
Wwas there the other day around 10:30 a.m., and went into the women's restroom, yes the women's restroom, and saw two pairs of men's feet in the handicapped stall with the door partially opened.
I gasped, and said "Isn't this the women's restroom?" And the two men came out without shame or anything. They were the workers there getting it on. I could tell by their uniforms which were black shirts and black pants.
Is this illegal, and wouldn't management have to know about this sexual activity?
This made me sick, and I would NEVER go to eat their again
Elephant Bar Bathroom Scandal in Burbank?
On a health code level, it's not technically illegal (I work for the health dept., and I know how inspections work). HOWEVER, sex in a public place (like a restaurant bathroom) is considered to be lewd and lascivious conduct, and is a SEX OFFENSE in the state of CA.
You can report them to management and they will likely be fired. Or you can go up one step and call the cops, in which case, they can be put in jail, get put on the sex offender registry for life, and if Prop 83 holds up, get stuck with a GPS monitoring device for ever and ever and ever.
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