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Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Snake-keeping for beginners: 1 of 12
Snakes make excellent pets. Most types of snakes need only a clean cage, heat, a bowl of water, a hiding place or two and food once or, sometimes, twice per week. They are quiet, clean, and do not require being handled, walked or played with. They do not require vaccinations, flea/heart-worm preventative like dogs and cats do... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to stop a dog from chewing: 1 of 4
The first step in stopping your best friend from chewing on everything is to understand that dogs are natural chewers and, as such, need to be provided with toys or other 'chew-ables' that are allowed and suited for a dogs natural chewing desire. Most dogs will prefer to chew on their 'toys' rather than furniture or other ho... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Is it right to force people to wear seatbelts?: 1 of 4
Seat belt laws can be considered unjust by many even though they are presented to the public as a safety precaution. Many authorities, especially state and local law enforcement, claim that by enforcing seat belt laws, they are trying to save lives and keep the public safe. This reasoning could just be a way to cover for a me... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling 20 Things you should recycle or reuse, but probably aren't.: 1 of 3
Just about everything is recyclable or reusable. However some items are just so easy to recycle/reuse and some recycling programs are so readily available that recycling is really a no brainer. This list will be comprised of twenty of the most common or easiest items to recycle or reuse. Please join in the green movement and... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Difference between bees, wasps and hornets: 1 of 3
Very few people are big fans of bees, wasps or hornets, mainly because of the stinging ability of the insects plus the pain and swelling that come afterward. Each one has redeeming qualities as they provide necessary services to our world often benefiting people. The sting from each of these three flying warriors is very simi... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health After surgery care tips for pets: 1 of 3
The care your pet receives after surgery is important as it helps to ensure the success of and the healing from a surgery. Most types of surgeries that pets undergo require similar basic aftercare. A typical after surgery care instruction is to keep the pet as quiet and inactive as possible. After a surgery the pet needs to r... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues When to call animal control: 1 of 3
Most of the local Animal Control Departments in towns all across the U.S. have the ability, necessary tools, personnel and 'know-how' to handle a wide array of animal related problems and/or concerns. The dedicated people that make up an Animal Control Department are far more than just 'dogcatchers'. They are all around prob... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Differences between the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute: 1 of 2
One comes from Siberia while the other hails from Alaska, though the exact origins of both breeds remain questionable. The Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute may look similar and be regularly confused but the two are vastly different canine breeds. A common mistake often overheard are the terms Alaskan Husky or Siberian Mala... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Reptile facts: Milk snake: 1 of 1
Milk snakes are members of the Colubridae family, similar to Corn snakes and King snakes. Milk snakes have a large natural range stretching from Venezuela north all the way to Canada. The majority of them are found throughout the United States. On average, Milk snakes are fairly easy to own and care for. Milk snakes can live ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption The benefits of adopting an older dog: 4 of 7
It is common for a person interested in adopting to want a puppy. Puppies are little and cute and very naturally appealing. They possess a huge 'awww' response in most any dog lover. Puppies, however, are not always the best choice, as they are usually much more work and expense initially, as compared to an older dog. Dogs th... More..