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Many communities have amazing walking and running events to
celebrate holidays such as 4th of July, Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving.
Loving to run and inspired at the thought of bringing such an event to
my small town, the idea of a turkey trot hopped into my head. I had
participated in several in other towns and my family and I had created
one or two when we were in an area that did not offer such a fun-run, I
had the background knowledge and the desire. With a little conversation
with our mayor and city council, the high school cheerleaders and
wrestlers and a few friends, the local Thanksgiving morning walk/run
transformed from a sketch and a doodle into a firm reality. The day and
the place were easy and the charity to benefit from registration
proceeds was easier. Being a volunteer for Alzheimer's and our local
hospice and wanting to spread awareness, we were off and running, so to
speak, with a wonderful beneficiary as well.<br />
The local hospital
provided some up-front funding for long-sleeved shirts and a local
business designed and printed them for us with Alzheimer's purple as a
primary eye-catcher. Other organizations donated raffle prizes, water,
chocolate milk, and bananas. The high school let us start and end on the
track at the football field with the vice-principal as our announcer
and the local police made sure cars looked out for participants along
the route. The cheerleaders spread out along the course to cheer, offer
support, and separate the 3K, 5K, and 8K walkers and runners. That is
one of the advantages of a small community: everyone cares and is
willing to pitch in to bring success.<br />
Because the wrestlers
already run on Thanksgiving morning, they were the logical and perfect
begin to the event. Lining up at the starting line, their bright blue
running gear stood out against the fresh skiff of icy, white snow. While
1* had been forecast, a delightful 23* took its place. With everyone
bundled and excited we sang a rough version of the national anthem and
then zipped into action. As walkers and runners exited the field and
took to the streets, volunteers raced to set up the raffle drawing and
snacks for after the walk/run. Within one deep breath, the first 3K
runners entered the stadium - father and son - to the cheers of our
remaining crowd. Just a few seconds later the rest of the participants
started pouring onto the track for their victory lap, cheers, goodies,
and smiles. Invigorated by it all, my heart soared thinking of the good
that had been produced by a group of locals who care about our
community. "Far out, man!"<br />
Some of the greatest aspects were the
thanks, the happiness, the enthusiasm of everyone in attendance.
Thrilled with an early morning excursion, they were ready to head home
for a yummy dinner. Parting words of encouragement set me into motion
for next year's turkey trot. An annual celebration is now in place.</div>
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Snake Behaviour Around Humans</h1>
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A snake's behaviour around humans is largely dependent on the type
and breed of snake that comes into contact with a human. There are more
than 2,000 different varieties of snake in the world that will all react
differently when in direct contact with a larger species, such as being
approached by a human. The main distinction in how any snake will
behave is down to whether or not it is of the venomous variety. While
less than 20% of all snakes are considered to be venomous, it is common
to be concerned or worried when approaching a snake because of the
connections to the minority that are venomous.<br />
<b>A basic instinct</b><br />
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<b>A basic instinct</b><br />
Snakes, like
most animals, have a built-in instinct that dominates how they behave,
especially around humans. But unlike other many other species of animal
there is thought to be only a minimal thought process that contributes
to a snake's actions, instinct will more often than not take over and a
snake will react how it is instinctively designed to. In venomous
varieties like the cobra, this makes them more dangerous towards humans
and their aggressive approach to interaction will be displayed when they
are disturbed.<br />
For the non-venomous snakes such as boas, their
behaviour around humans will greatly differ depending on what kind of
situation they are placed in. Most non-venomous snakes are not
considered aggressive in nature. However this is not consistent with all
breeds and there are certain non-venomous snakes that will attack
without provocation from humans. If the snake's breed can be determined
before any close interaction and it is identified as the non-aggressive
type, they can in some instances be safe to approach.<br />
When in
direct contact with a human, a snake's temperament will reflect how it
is treated, which directly relates back to its instinctive nature. For
snakes that are not naturally aggressive and who are not venomous there
is very little reason why they would attack. No considerable thought
process dictates the snake's actions so if it feels comfortable in its
surroundings then it is likely not to pose any heavy threat to nearby
humans.<br />
<b>Flight or flight</b><br />
A snakes instinctive
behaviour is often to flee an area that a human enters; the dominant
size of a human over that of a snake is reason behind its instinct to
escape the immediate area. A human will normally pose a bigger threat
over the snake than vice versa, hence the snake will feel the need to
protect itself in a defensive manner rather than an offensive manner and
attacking directly.<br />
This can vary depending on the situation the
snake finds itself in. If the human directly corners the snake or
intrusively disrupts it then the snake may feel there is no other option
but to defend itself in an aggressive manner. In these circumstances it
is likely that the snake will strike at the human it believes is a
threat to it. While this is normally not to kill or harm the human, it
is a warning with enough force and speed to scare the person and show
that the snake is ready to defend itself.<br />
Non-venomous snakes
generally don't view humans as a source of food as there is no predatory
instinct to attack them. This behaviour can change however is the
human's scent is tainted with the normal food of a snake such as a small
mammal. If contact has recently been made with any small creature that
the snake may instinctively hunt- including common household pets like
cats- the scent that remains will in some situations cause them to
attack the human.<br />
A snake's behaviour to humans is as much
dependent on the behaviour displayed around them as well as the
instinctive nature that they have. If you quickly approach a snake or
create a loud scene they will consider it as an attack towards them and
will defend themselves in the only way they know how. If a snake is
calmly approached with caution and in the correct manner it will behave
differently to how it otherwise would, not knowing if they are friend or
foe.<br />
Most common snake varieties will only attack if provoked and
will allow humans to handle them with ease. With other rarer, naturally
aggressive or venomous snakes such as the Rattlesnake varieties they
may attack any approaching human, even if they do not view the person as
a direct threat. Some species of snake have evolved to become better
capable of attacking without being noticed while others can be easily
frightened and wary of any intrusion. The behaviour of a snake can
generally be predicted if the breed is known, but it is always wise to
be cautious.<br />
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humans. He is also an advocate for many forms of snake defence.<br />
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Things to Consider When Choosing a Cage for Your Pet Reptiles</h1>
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Reptiles are a very diverse group of animals. Getting a pet
reptile such as a lizard will require you to do some extensive
researching. Lizards live in various kinds of habitats. They can thrive
in the driest deserts up to the most humid rain forests. Getting to know
more about your pet lizard's natural habitat will help you to choose
and design the right cage for it.<br />
There are five things that you
should consider before buying a cage for your lizard. These are
security, humidity, lighting, space and heating. To understand more
about these elements, you should learn more on how your pet lizard
naturally lives in the wild. This will help you to imitate its natural
habitat and provide what it needs.<br />
In terms of security, it is not
advisable for a lizard owner to build a "do it yourself" cage. This
can't be done unless you have the right skills for building one. The
most basic thing is to buy a cage that will prevent your pet from
escaping. Reptiles are very good in escaping. Therefore, a professional
cage is what you need to keep it secure at all times. A cage with good
security features will also protect your lizard from intruders
especially if you have other pets living in your house.<br />
Second
thing to consider is humidity. Lizards have various moisture
requirements. There are certain lizards that best thrive in dry cages.
And there are those that have high humidity requirements. In this case,
know the species of your lizard and determine its humidity needs. If it
is a tropical lizard then it should be put in a cage with lots of
moisture or humidity.<br />
Sufficient lighting is very important for
your lizard to survive. Most lizards love the sun. However, there are
still some that prefer burrowing themselves underground. But generally,
lizards need sunlight exposure. You can use full-spectrum lights to
replace natural sun exposure. Therefore, when choosing a cage, you must
make sure that the cage will allow you to use special lighting for your
pet.<br />
Heat control is another thing that you should consider when
choosing a cage. First, you have to research about the temperature
requirement of your pet lizard. After that, you must choose a cage that
will allow you to maintain the specific amount of heat that your lizard
needs. The cage must be able to hold up the heat to make sure that the
right temperature is maintained.<br />
Lastly, you must also consider
the space and the orientation of the cage. There are certain species of
lizards that can grow up to 6 feet and more. You should consider this
when picking the size of your cage. Your pet lizard may look so small
right now but it will eventually grow in size and may need a larger
space to survive. As mentioned earlier there are lizards that love to
burrow into the ground and there are also some species that love to
climb. Determine which among the 2 types your lizard is. If it is a
climber then it would be best to choose a tall cage. If it loves to live
underground then you might need a wider cage.<br />
Determining how a
particular species of lizard lives in its natural habitat is the most
important thing to know to be able to create a good artificial dwelling
place for it. Reptiles have different characteristics and survival
instincts. What is best for one may not be the best for the other.</div>
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