COLD DARK ROOM

[Cathie G]

Another night with a no show by the Coon family. Our temperatures have really dropped way below freezing the last few nights. Ive noticed more coon activity as it warms up, and less when it cools down. Right now, 0630, it’s 19F, so I’m thinking they are sll nestled beneath their duvets.

Or your neighbors have a warmer place to steal dog food.

 

[Cathie G]

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Did you scribble out nerd?

 

[Cathie G]

Me too!

I read you got another...I've been trying to find a post from you to wish you well. When I finally found it my house wabbit was doing something so cute that I had to try and take a picture. Lost you and the picture. I managed to find you again and so...with our weather being similar I've been thinking of you and the work you do. So I add strength with the thoughts and prayers.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Ok, food is out, camera is ready, temps are cold, BUT we try for the Koon Kodak Moment

And.....did you know this:

Although raccoons are notorious for carrying rabies, there has only been one recorded human death from raccoon rabies in the United States.

Other Fun Facts

• A raccoon will rinse its food in water prior to eating it. When there is no water close by, a raccoon will still rub its food to remove debris.

• Some hypothesize that the purpose of a raccoon's black mask is to reduce glare, helping it to see better in the dark.

• A group of raccoons is called a nursery.

• Although raccoons only live 2-3 years in the wild, a raccoon can live up to 20 years in captivity.

 

[Maro2Bear]

The birdies were happy this afternoon.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

I read you got another...I've been trying to find a post from you to wish you well. When I finally found it my house wabbit was doing something so cute that I had to try and take a picture. Lost you and the picture. I managed to find you again and so...with our weather being similar I've been thinking of you and the work you do. So I add strength with the thoughts and prayers.

Thanks, I absolutely love working with the torts. Can’t wait for warmer weather so I can get my heat house built. I have three at the moment that can stay outside all the time and one maybe during the daytime. My three little ones will go out but on a limited bases until they get bigger, they are only around 200 grams now but growing fast.

 

[Lyn W]

Ordinarily I would love to help with spring cleaning in the CDR, but right now I'm very busy getting things ready for my new turtle baby, to be delivered in about 2 weeks! Much to do in preparation.
Hugs to all.
Mooz

Hi Bea how exciting!
What will Jacques make of that I wonder!!

 

[Lyn W]

My body hurt so bad last night. I ended up taking NyQuil and slept like baby except when the thunder rolled in.
Today I managed to clean kitchen and relax on the sofa watching 3 episodes of This is Us.

Make sure you take it easy and get better soon.

 

[EllieMay]

@Toddrickfl1

 

[AZtortMom]

Happy Wednesday everyone [emoji851]

 

[Lyn W]

The birdies were happy this afternoon.

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Crows and other members of that family are pretty intelligent.
Have you seen anything like this before?

 

[Lyn W]

Happy Wednesday everyone [emoji851]View attachment 266651

Happy Weds to you too Noel.

 

[AZtortMom]

Crows and other members of that family are pretty intelligent.
Have you seen anything like this before?

I love crows

 

[AZtortMom]

Happy Weds to you too Noel.

Hi Lyn [emoji4]

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Or your neighbors have a warmer place to steal dog food.

Maybe the masked pair are holed up in someone's doghouse?

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Ok, food is out, camera is ready, temps are cold, BUT we try for the Koon Kodak Moment

And.....did you know this:

Although raccoons are notorious for carrying rabies, there has only been one recorded human death from raccoon rabies in the United States.

Other Fun Facts

• A raccoon will rinse its food in water prior to eating it. When there is no water close by, a raccoon will still rub its food to remove debris.

• Some hypothesize that the purpose of a raccoon's black mask is to reduce glare, helping it to see better in the dark.

• A group of raccoons is called a nursery.

• Although raccoons only live 2-3 years in the wild, a raccoon can live up to 20 years in captivity.

There is an oral rabies vaccine, basically an edible bait, that can be dropped into rural and wilderness areas from the air. It's been done in some places to try to curb the incidence of rabies in the wild animal population.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Have any of you heard raccoons referred to as trash pandas?

 

[Moozillion]

Hi Bea how exciting!
What will Jacques make of that I wonder!!

Jacques will be in her NEW 40 gallon breeder tank!!! She'll have twice the space she's ever had, so it'll be a whole new world for her!!!!
The new baby will go in the 20 gallon long tank that Jacques has been in all this time.
They'll never be in the same tank, since they are different types of turtles.

But I'm keeping the identification of the new baby a secret until he/she arrives! Then anyone who wants to guess what species it is can do so! The first person to guess correctly will win a prize!!!!!
I'm posting about the upcoming baby over in the Water Turtles section under the title "Maybe, Baby???" in case you want to have a peek!!!

 

[Moozillion]

Have any of you heard raccoons referred to as trash pandas?

YES!!!

 

[Momof4]

Ok, food is out, camera is ready, temps are cold, BUT we try for the Koon Kodak Moment

And.....did you know this:

Although raccoons are notorious for carrying rabies, there has only been one recorded human death from raccoon rabies in the United States.

Other Fun Facts

• A raccoon will rinse its food in water prior to eating it. When there is no water close by, a raccoon will still rub its food to remove debris.

• Some hypothesize that the purpose of a raccoon's black mask is to reduce glare, helping it to see better in the dark.

• A group of raccoons is called a nursery.

• Although raccoons only live 2-3 years in the wild, a raccoon can live up to 20 years in captivity.

Interesting!