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Taverner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 06:26 PM
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I've realized I can only kill insects and fish
Insects when they are buzzing around

And fish when, well, I'm fishing.

But say, trying to take out a mouse? Sorry - I worry about the pain and whatnot. A mouse has a greater nervous system than a 2nd trimester fetus.

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TZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 06:28 PM
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1. Ugh.
I spent 9 years working in a lab that worked with rodent pathogens. Those suckers carry nasty nasty stuff! No way I want those little disease carriers in my house..Of course I have two cats so I don't think thats an issue....
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Taverner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 06:30 PM
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2. Oh let the cats kill them
I just said I can't kill them

Cats get a nice snack out of the deal
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TZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 06:32 PM
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3. Indeed.
I have to admit I'm a wuss about mousetraps that snap..Heard one once that did NOT kill the mouse when it snapped..ick
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Taverner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 06:37 PM
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4. I had to deal with a screeching, bleeding, whimpering mouse once
That's what did it to me

His haunch had been snapped off, and he was still alive, trying to slither away on what was left of him

Ever since then, its been live traps.
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mokawanis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 07:03 PM
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5. I can't kill fish anymore
just can't do it (though I don't criticize anyone who does). My brother hunts deer every year and I always give him shit for it.
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ACTION BASTARD Donating Member (765 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-24-08 07:07 PM
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6. Anything with more than 4 legs and not invited in my house gets
sanctioned. Any foolish mouses are dealt with by the cat named Tiger. I merely pick up what's left over.

I ain't playing around with fish. The come into my house already dead.
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