I was thinking maybe the 535 ATS Slugster. Has anyone ever owned one? are there any problems with it?I want to buy a shotgun and would like to hear some advice from people who owned one before?
Bound's hubby here:
I would recommend a Remington Model 870 pump shotgun. Remington offers two different type of Model 870, the Express and teh WingMaster.
The 870 Express is an affordable entry level five shot, pump action shotgun. It has an alloy receiver, hardwood stock, and a phosphate/parkerized finish. You can generall find this model on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods for about $260 or with a bird barrel and a deer barrel for about $340.
The Model 870 WingMaster is a more traditional five shot, pump action shotgun. It comes with a steel receiver, blued finish and walnut stocks (it's prettier). The Model 870 WingMaster has been around since the early 1950's. It is durable, it is long lasting, it is reliable and it is fool proof. You can buy one (depending u[on grade) starting at about $600.
I have had bad experiences in the past with the Mossberg line. I would not recommend one. The Winchester line that is currently being produced is very limited.
I would recommend a pump shotgun (Remington 870, Browning BPS) over a semi-automatic because of safety versus experience level. Double barrel shotguns are good but limiting. A pump, using the plug, gives you a third shot as back-up that a double barrel just doesn't offer. I think single shot shotguns (unless it's the only thing you can afford) are severly limiting and shouldn't be counted on for hunting.
Good luck.
EDITED TO ADD:
For Randkl: I had a Mossberg Model 144 bolt blow apart on me while shooting standard velocity .22 long rifle ammunition in a match. The bolt handle separated, and the bolt backed half-way out of the receiver. Yes, it may have been a fluke, but it happened ... fortunately there was no physical injury ... but it DID happen! My gunsmith determined that it was a product flaw/quality control issue ... Perhaps this incident was isolated and not indicative of the Mossberg line ... but I consider myself fortunate ... and I do not wish to take another chance on Mossberg's products ... my choice ... I am not imposing it on anyone!
Again, Good luck!I want to buy a shotgun and would like to hear some advice from people who owned one before?
mossberg 500a is a shotgun it has the saftey on the top of the rifle and it good to get at when u nead it fast. Its also a good defence/hunting gun and it pretty inexpenceve, it a 12gage
It depends on what you want to use it for.
Defense?
Hunting?
I have not owned a Mossberg, but their reputation is very good. The gun you mention above should serve you well in most applications. I have been using a Remington 870 Wingmaster since 1979, and the pump is a rugged and reliable friend. If you haven't already, I would suggest you go to a dealer and hold the gun to your shoulder. If it feels like an old friend (it fits you), go with it. You can always trade it later if it disappoints you.
The shotgun I hunt most with is a Remington 1100. It's semi-automatic, so it cost a little more than an 870. My dad and brother both have 870's, and they like them. I have a Mossberg Maverick, but I only use it during turkey season, and only bought it cuz it was cheap. If you want a good gun, go with a Remington.
';I have had bad experiences in the past with the Mossberg line. I would not recommend one. The Winchester line that is currently being produced is very limited.';
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I wish the earlier poster had elaborated on that one. Personally, I've never seen a Mossberg 500 that had a problem that wasn't the shooter's fault.
I currently own seven Mossberg 500's including two Regals. They work, they last forever, and if they ever break from firing your hundred thousandth shell, it's literally a five minute fix. In fact, there is nothing on the weapon that can't be fixed in five minutes or less.
I currently own one Remington 870. It hasn't been out of the gun cabinet since it went in seven years ago. They're great weapons. They're durable, they work, and they look good. They do have one inherent problem, though. Half their working parts are only servicable by a gunsmith. That means when they *do* break, and all weapons break eventually, expect to spend $75 on what would have been a $5 fix on the Mossberg.
Both have all the addons available that you could hope for. You can set yours up pretty much any way you want.
Me, due to the servicing probs with the Remington, I recommend the Mossberg 500. Since the Remingtons QA and finish has went downhill, I HIGHLY recommend the Mossberg.
As to the 535, there's really no diff between the 500 and the 535 except the 535 can use 3.5'; shells. Trust me....if you ever do shoot one, you probably won't ever shoot another.
The 535 ATS is a good shotgun, and with all the optional barrels, you can use it for hunting about anything you might want or have a good shotgun for home protection. It's patterned on the well proven Mossburg 500 shotgun model which has a reputation for being very reliable, rugged and made to last a lifetime. I've seen many police and military issue Model 500's take abuse that would destroy other shotguns and still perform flawlessly afterword. They would last so long in many instances that they were only replaced because the finish was completely worn off the gun or the stocks had suffered so much damage they couldn't be glued back together again.
With that said I personally still favor the Remington 870 series in a pump gun, simply due to some design differences, but I wouldn't hesitate to use the 535 for hunting or as a duty gun. Through the years I've trained many, many police officers and other agents issued Mossburg shotguns with very few problems of any kind occurring with the weapons. My personal experience shooting and using them has been just as positive too.
I would make sure you spend some time at a gunshop checking out exactly how several shotguns from different makers fit you and how they feel on your shoulder. Variations in stocks, sighting systems and other minor factors can make a big difference in how well it will shoot for you and how happy you might be with it over time. There's nothing worse than buying a new gun and finding out it isn't the gun for you down the road.
Good Luck and i hope this is of help to you.
the mossberg 500 is very reliable and tough and you can get a nice rifled slug barrel very accurate...the only weak link is the plastic safety ...you can order a metal one from brownells ...
Depending on what you are buying it for. The 12 guage pump action mossberg maverick is ideal for home protection. If its home protection make sure you get a normal stock and not the pistol grip. The pistol grip makes it easy for someone to take the gun away from you. For hunting I would go with a remington 12 guage pump.
depends on your experience with guns, also on who will use it apart of you.
IMO the best is a 2-barrel shotgun, 12 gauge. side by side or over/under is the same- depends on your preferences. Excellent both for hunting and home defense, and moreover it is practically fool proof- no chance of missing a shell in a magazine somewhere and ending up with a loaded gun in some kids hands.
For hunting, a 2 barrel is perfect. It will take all loads including hand loaded catridges and not jam. I prefer the 2 trigger version- so I have a choice of slug or shot. And if you can't hit a deer with the first or second slug, then shooting off enough ammo to win WW3 will not help
Friday, January 8, 2010
I'm looking into snakes, I need advice from people who have experience...?
So I hear snakes make pretty neat pets, but I'm not planning on getting one too soon. Still looking into it. Two kinds that I have been looking into are Ball Pythons, and milk snakes. Are those good beginner snakes? What others do you recommend OTHER than corn snakes. How big of a tank would I need for the two I mentioned?
Thanks a lot!I'm looking into snakes, I need advice from people who have experience...?
Both should have a 20 or 30 gallon tank as adults.
Ball pythons are nice snakes, but are notoriously picky eaters, and are somewhat sensitive to humidity levels. I don't really recommend them for beginners.
Milk snakes are easy to care for, and are beautiful snakes. They don't get too large, but in my experience they are feisty little things. With regular handling they should mellow out. They do fine in lower humidity, and I don't think I've ever had one refuse a meal.
Honestly, my favorite snakes for beginners are sand boas or rosy boas. They are hardy, unique, fairly easy to care for, and they don't get that big. Males get around 18 inches and would do fine in a 10 gallon tank, and females get 2-3 feet and would do best in a 20 or 30. They are great and beautiful snakes, and fairly inexpensive. I don't know why people always push the balls and corns and overlook these little guys.I'm looking into snakes, I need advice from people who have experience...?
I have a 6 year old 3 ft ball python and I love him. I keep him in a 32.5 gallon vivarium. I use 2 heating lamps and sponges for humidity. They are very docile and easy to care for. One way that you can make sure you don't get a picky eater, tell the owner of 1 you are considering to feed the ball before you buy it.
King or Milk snakes are so much better then ball pythons because they don't need to eat big rays or rabbits, and they're cheaper. keep in mind that ball pythons are PYTHONS and they can be unperdictable.
Ball python Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length,[2] although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. [4] Females tend to be slightly bigger than males maturing at an average of 4, 4.5 feet. Males usually average around 3, 3.5 feet. [5]The build is stocky[2] while the head is relatively small. The scales are smooth[4] and both sexes have anal spurs on either side of the vent, although males have larger spurs.[6]
The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings.[4] However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns.[7]
[edit] Common names
Royal python, ball python.[2]
The name ball python refers to the animal's tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened.[8] The name royal python (from the Latin ';regius';) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist.
[edit] Geographic range
Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. No type locality was given in the original description.[1]
[edit] Habitat
Prefers grasslands, savannahs and sparsely wooded areas.[2]
[edit] Behavior
This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. In this state, it can literally be rolled around. Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also. aestivate.[2]
[edit] Feeding
In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed.[4] The size of the prey item should be equivalent to or slightly larger than the width of the largest part of their body. This python is known for being a picky eater and may not eat for months. While this is not odd, care should be taken to watch that the snake does not experience significant weight loss. [9]
[edit] Reproduction
Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common).[4] These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days.[2] Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed -- weight is the second factor. Males should be no less than 900g (2.0 lbs.) to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g (3.3 lbs.).[4]
[edit] Captivity
Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets.[10] Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age
ball pythons are relatively easy to care for. its like having fish though, they pretty much just look cool and decorate the room, the only difference is you can hold them. they don't do very much. and feeding them can be gruesome.
all snakes get infections and parasites quite easily, so are you willing to take him to an exotic vet or give him shots?
aside from that, the tank size depends on you budget and how big your snake is. i own a 4 ft ball python and he resides in a 40 gallon tank. you have to have a lid that clamps down because they can and will escape. you also need to watch the temperature and humidity, you can buy gauges at any pet store. a ball python's temp should roughly be around 80 degrees and the humidity should be 30-50.
for substrate you can use a number of things, i have used recycled newspaper pellets often.
make sure he has a large enough water dish for him to soak in, he will do this often especially when he needs to shed.
heaters, you will want one that sits on top of the tank (or two depending on how big it is) and one that sticks to the bottom of the tank. you will also need a timer for the lamps so they shut off after 12 hrs.
avoid using a heat rock, they can burn themselves on it.
and lastly you will want something in there he can hide in, like a carved out log. you can get all of these at a pet store.
good luck on choosing your new pet, hope this helped!
*EDIT* oh yes, one more thing.. you will want a separate smaller tank to feed him in, you should NEVER feed him in its own tank, or he will think that every thing that goes in there is food, including your hands.
Thanks a lot!I'm looking into snakes, I need advice from people who have experience...?
Both should have a 20 or 30 gallon tank as adults.
Ball pythons are nice snakes, but are notoriously picky eaters, and are somewhat sensitive to humidity levels. I don't really recommend them for beginners.
Milk snakes are easy to care for, and are beautiful snakes. They don't get too large, but in my experience they are feisty little things. With regular handling they should mellow out. They do fine in lower humidity, and I don't think I've ever had one refuse a meal.
Honestly, my favorite snakes for beginners are sand boas or rosy boas. They are hardy, unique, fairly easy to care for, and they don't get that big. Males get around 18 inches and would do fine in a 10 gallon tank, and females get 2-3 feet and would do best in a 20 or 30. They are great and beautiful snakes, and fairly inexpensive. I don't know why people always push the balls and corns and overlook these little guys.I'm looking into snakes, I need advice from people who have experience...?
I have a 6 year old 3 ft ball python and I love him. I keep him in a 32.5 gallon vivarium. I use 2 heating lamps and sponges for humidity. They are very docile and easy to care for. One way that you can make sure you don't get a picky eater, tell the owner of 1 you are considering to feed the ball before you buy it.
King or Milk snakes are so much better then ball pythons because they don't need to eat big rays or rabbits, and they're cheaper. keep in mind that ball pythons are PYTHONS and they can be unperdictable.
Ball python Adults generally do not grow to more than 90-120 cm (3-4 feet) in length,[2] although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5-6 feet), but this is very rare. [4] Females tend to be slightly bigger than males maturing at an average of 4, 4.5 feet. Males usually average around 3, 3.5 feet. [5]The build is stocky[2] while the head is relatively small. The scales are smooth[4] and both sexes have anal spurs on either side of the vent, although males have larger spurs.[6]
The color pattern is typically black with light brown-green side and dorsal blotches. The belly is a white or cream that may or may not include scattered black markings.[4] However, those in the pet industries have, through selective breeding, developed many morphs: genetic mutations with altered colors and patterns.[7]
[edit] Common names
Royal python, ball python.[2]
The name ball python refers to the animal's tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened.[8] The name royal python (from the Latin ';regius';) is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist.
[edit] Geographic range
Found in Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Niger and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. No type locality was given in the original description.[1]
[edit] Habitat
Prefers grasslands, savannahs and sparsely wooded areas.[2]
[edit] Behavior
This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. In this state, it can literally be rolled around. Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also. aestivate.[2]
[edit] Feeding
In the wild, the diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as African soft-furred rats, shrews and striped mice. Younger individuals have also been known to feed on birds. Captives usually do well on domestic rats and mice, either live, pre-killed, or frozen-thawed.[4] The size of the prey item should be equivalent to or slightly larger than the width of the largest part of their body. This python is known for being a picky eater and may not eat for months. While this is not odd, care should be taken to watch that the snake does not experience significant weight loss. [9]
[edit] Reproduction
Oviparous, with anywhere from 3-11 rather large eggs being laid (4-6 being most common).[4] These are incubated by the female underground and hatch after 90 days.[2] Sexual maturity is reached at 12-18 months for males, 24-36 months for females. Age is only one factor in determining sexual maturity and ability to breed -- weight is the second factor. Males should be no less than 900g (2.0 lbs.) to breed, and females should be no less than 1500 g (3.3 lbs.).[4]
[edit] Captivity
Due to their smaller size compared to other pythons and commonly docile temperament, these snakes are bred in captivity and have become popular as pets.[10] Juveniles tend to be more aggressive at first, but typically calm down as they get used to human contact. Wild-caught specimens have greater difficulty adapting to a captive environment, which can result in refusal to feed and parasitic infection. Longevity is 20-40 years, with the oldest captive specimen on record reaching 48 years of age
ball pythons are relatively easy to care for. its like having fish though, they pretty much just look cool and decorate the room, the only difference is you can hold them. they don't do very much. and feeding them can be gruesome.
all snakes get infections and parasites quite easily, so are you willing to take him to an exotic vet or give him shots?
aside from that, the tank size depends on you budget and how big your snake is. i own a 4 ft ball python and he resides in a 40 gallon tank. you have to have a lid that clamps down because they can and will escape. you also need to watch the temperature and humidity, you can buy gauges at any pet store. a ball python's temp should roughly be around 80 degrees and the humidity should be 30-50.
for substrate you can use a number of things, i have used recycled newspaper pellets often.
make sure he has a large enough water dish for him to soak in, he will do this often especially when he needs to shed.
heaters, you will want one that sits on top of the tank (or two depending on how big it is) and one that sticks to the bottom of the tank. you will also need a timer for the lamps so they shut off after 12 hrs.
avoid using a heat rock, they can burn themselves on it.
and lastly you will want something in there he can hide in, like a carved out log. you can get all of these at a pet store.
good luck on choosing your new pet, hope this helped!
*EDIT* oh yes, one more thing.. you will want a separate smaller tank to feed him in, you should NEVER feed him in its own tank, or he will think that every thing that goes in there is food, including your hands.
What is your advice to people who is suffering from anorexia?
Seek medical attention and appropriate counselling basically.What is your advice to people who is suffering from anorexia?
Seek help immediately. You can't trust the mirror, so don't even look at one until you have conquered your problem. It's all about self-image, and if you don't like the way you see yourself then it probably has very little to do with your body and more to do with your self esteem. Get help. Don't wait.What is your advice to people who is suffering from anorexia?
Let other peopel that care about you help you. You are pretty (if u are a girl) or handsome 9if u are a guy). and make sure you eat healthy and exercise. do not deprive ur body of the foods and drinks it needs.
I would say that just becuase you are skinny does not make you attractive.. And plus do you think that any man would want to lay there hands on a woman who is skin a bones no... you may be skinny but your not toned. and thats not sexy
you are beautifuuul no matter what they saaay, words can't bring you down....you are beautiful in every single way, no words can't bring you doooown no no no
Seek help from someone, there is no need to be thin as a stick, love yourself for who you are.
Being as thin as a stick is horrible
Guys like a bit of volume ;)
Let other people help you. No one gets through your life on their own.
to see a doctor and arrange counselling
Seek help immediately. You can't trust the mirror, so don't even look at one until you have conquered your problem. It's all about self-image, and if you don't like the way you see yourself then it probably has very little to do with your body and more to do with your self esteem. Get help. Don't wait.What is your advice to people who is suffering from anorexia?
Let other peopel that care about you help you. You are pretty (if u are a girl) or handsome 9if u are a guy). and make sure you eat healthy and exercise. do not deprive ur body of the foods and drinks it needs.
I would say that just becuase you are skinny does not make you attractive.. And plus do you think that any man would want to lay there hands on a woman who is skin a bones no... you may be skinny but your not toned. and thats not sexy
you are beautifuuul no matter what they saaay, words can't bring you down....you are beautiful in every single way, no words can't bring you doooown no no no
Seek help from someone, there is no need to be thin as a stick, love yourself for who you are.
Being as thin as a stick is horrible
Guys like a bit of volume ;)
Let other people help you. No one gets through your life on their own.
to see a doctor and arrange counselling
With all the coyote attacks recently in California, I was wondering what advice they give to people who find?
themselves face to face with a coyote. Like with a bear you're supposed to play dead or something. What do you do in the case of a coyote?With all the coyote attacks recently in California, I was wondering what advice they give to people who find?
I found this article
Don’t leave small children unattended where coyotes are frequently seen or heard. If there are coyote sightings in your area, prepare your children for a possible encounter. Explain the reasons why coyotes live there (habitat/food source/ species adaptability) and what they should do if one approaches them (don’t run, be as big, mean, and loud as possible). By shouting a set phrase such as “go away coyote” when they encounter one, children will inform nearby adults of the coyote’s presence as opposed to a general scream. Demonstrate and rehearse encounter behavior with the children.
Never feed coyotes. Coyotes that are fed by people often lose their fear of humans and develop a territorial attitude that may lead to aggressive behavior. Try to educate your friends and neighbors about the problems associated with feeding coyotes. If you belong to a homeowner’s association or neighborhood watch, bring up the subject during one of the meetings.
Don’t give coyotes access to garbage. Keep garbage can lids on tight by securing them with rope, chain, bungee cords, or weights. Better yet, buy quality garbage cans with clamps or other mechanisms that hold lids on. To prevent tipping, secure the side handles to metal or wooden stakes driven into the ground. Or keep your cans in tight-fitting bins, a shed, or a garage.
Prevent access to fruit and compost. Keep fruit trees fenced, or pick up fruit that falls to the ground. Keep compost piles within a fenced area or securely covered. Cover new compost material with soil or lime to prevent it from smelling. Never include animal matter in your compost; it attracts coyotes. If burying food scraps, cover them with at least 12 inches of soil, and don’t leave any garbage above ground in the area—including the stinky shovel.
Feed dogs and cats indoors. If you must feed your pets outside, do so in the morning or at midday, and pick up food, water bowls, leftovers, and spilled food well before dark every day.
Don’t feed feral cats (domestic cats gone wild). Coyotes prey on these cats as well as any feed you leave out for the feral cats.
Prevent the buildup of feeder foods under bird feeders. Coyotes will eat bird food and are attracted to the many birds and rodents that come to feeders. (See the handout, “Preventing Problems at Bird Feeders” for information on feeder management.)
Keep dogs and cats indoors, especially from dusk to dawn. If left outside at night in an unprotected area, cats and small to mid-size dogs may be killed by coyotes. Pets can be easy prey for coyotes. Being raised by humans leaves them unsuspecting once they leave the safety of your home. If you suspect losing a dog or cat to a coyote, notify your neighbors. Once a coyote finds easy prey it will continually hunt in the area.
Modify the landscape around children’s play areas. Shrubs and trees should be pruned several feet above ground level so coyotes can’t hide in them. Keep deterrents nearby in times of increased sightings. An old hockey stick, broom, or a pile of stones near the play area can help prepare children for an encounter and will remind them of effective encounter behavior.
Build a coyote-proof fence. Coyotes don’t leap fences in a single bound but, like domestic dogs, they grip the top with their front paws and kick themselves upward and over with the back legs. Their tendency to climb will depend on the individual animal and its motivation. A 5-foot woven-wire fence with extenders facing outward at the top of each post should prevent coyotes from climbing over (Fig. 6).
However, all coyotes are excellent diggers, and an effective fence needs to extend at least 8 inches below the surface, or have a galvanized-wire apron that extends out from the fence at least 15 inches (Fig. 6).
Electric fences can also keep coyotes out of an enclosed area (Figs. 7 and 8). Such a fence doesn’t need to be as high as a woven-wire fence because a coyote’s first instinct will be to pass through the wires instead of jumping over them. Digging under
found at
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/living/coyotes.ht…
I still think it might be possible to tame though but its important they are not dependant if they are wild and of coarse they are a whole deferent animal then.With all the coyote attacks recently in California, I was wondering what advice they give to people who find?
Fascinating birdgirl
I come face to face with coyotes on a daily basis and have NEVER had any approach me or become agressive. I carry no weapons and work alone far from civilization. They usually just run from me. A couple have howled at me or barked at me...but that is about it. The danger really just lays with small children and small pets..they are really not a threat to adult humans at all. I fear stray dogs ALOT more than I fear coyotes. . Don't let the media make you think they are out there attacking anyone and everyone. It happens once in a while..but the attacks are going to become more frequent as people continue to encroach on their habitat..they really have no where left to go. There are some precautions to take..which most people here in California do not do: keep small pets indoors, supervise small dogs when they are outside, supervise children while outdoors anytime of day.cream blush
I found this article
Don’t leave small children unattended where coyotes are frequently seen or heard. If there are coyote sightings in your area, prepare your children for a possible encounter. Explain the reasons why coyotes live there (habitat/food source/ species adaptability) and what they should do if one approaches them (don’t run, be as big, mean, and loud as possible). By shouting a set phrase such as “go away coyote” when they encounter one, children will inform nearby adults of the coyote’s presence as opposed to a general scream. Demonstrate and rehearse encounter behavior with the children.
Never feed coyotes. Coyotes that are fed by people often lose their fear of humans and develop a territorial attitude that may lead to aggressive behavior. Try to educate your friends and neighbors about the problems associated with feeding coyotes. If you belong to a homeowner’s association or neighborhood watch, bring up the subject during one of the meetings.
Don’t give coyotes access to garbage. Keep garbage can lids on tight by securing them with rope, chain, bungee cords, or weights. Better yet, buy quality garbage cans with clamps or other mechanisms that hold lids on. To prevent tipping, secure the side handles to metal or wooden stakes driven into the ground. Or keep your cans in tight-fitting bins, a shed, or a garage.
Prevent access to fruit and compost. Keep fruit trees fenced, or pick up fruit that falls to the ground. Keep compost piles within a fenced area or securely covered. Cover new compost material with soil or lime to prevent it from smelling. Never include animal matter in your compost; it attracts coyotes. If burying food scraps, cover them with at least 12 inches of soil, and don’t leave any garbage above ground in the area—including the stinky shovel.
Feed dogs and cats indoors. If you must feed your pets outside, do so in the morning or at midday, and pick up food, water bowls, leftovers, and spilled food well before dark every day.
Don’t feed feral cats (domestic cats gone wild). Coyotes prey on these cats as well as any feed you leave out for the feral cats.
Prevent the buildup of feeder foods under bird feeders. Coyotes will eat bird food and are attracted to the many birds and rodents that come to feeders. (See the handout, “Preventing Problems at Bird Feeders” for information on feeder management.)
Keep dogs and cats indoors, especially from dusk to dawn. If left outside at night in an unprotected area, cats and small to mid-size dogs may be killed by coyotes. Pets can be easy prey for coyotes. Being raised by humans leaves them unsuspecting once they leave the safety of your home. If you suspect losing a dog or cat to a coyote, notify your neighbors. Once a coyote finds easy prey it will continually hunt in the area.
Modify the landscape around children’s play areas. Shrubs and trees should be pruned several feet above ground level so coyotes can’t hide in them. Keep deterrents nearby in times of increased sightings. An old hockey stick, broom, or a pile of stones near the play area can help prepare children for an encounter and will remind them of effective encounter behavior.
Build a coyote-proof fence. Coyotes don’t leap fences in a single bound but, like domestic dogs, they grip the top with their front paws and kick themselves upward and over with the back legs. Their tendency to climb will depend on the individual animal and its motivation. A 5-foot woven-wire fence with extenders facing outward at the top of each post should prevent coyotes from climbing over (Fig. 6).
However, all coyotes are excellent diggers, and an effective fence needs to extend at least 8 inches below the surface, or have a galvanized-wire apron that extends out from the fence at least 15 inches (Fig. 6).
Electric fences can also keep coyotes out of an enclosed area (Figs. 7 and 8). Such a fence doesn’t need to be as high as a woven-wire fence because a coyote’s first instinct will be to pass through the wires instead of jumping over them. Digging under
found at
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/living/coyotes.ht…
I still think it might be possible to tame though but its important they are not dependant if they are wild and of coarse they are a whole deferent animal then.With all the coyote attacks recently in California, I was wondering what advice they give to people who find?
Fascinating birdgirl
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I come face to face with coyotes on a daily basis and have NEVER had any approach me or become agressive. I carry no weapons and work alone far from civilization. They usually just run from me. A couple have howled at me or barked at me...but that is about it. The danger really just lays with small children and small pets..they are really not a threat to adult humans at all. I fear stray dogs ALOT more than I fear coyotes. . Don't let the media make you think they are out there attacking anyone and everyone. It happens once in a while..but the attacks are going to become more frequent as people continue to encroach on their habitat..they really have no where left to go. There are some precautions to take..which most people here in California do not do: keep small pets indoors, supervise small dogs when they are outside, supervise children while outdoors anytime of day.
Does anyone have any advice for people who want to move to las vegas?
I moved from southern CA, lived there for 30yrs. I have a child. The work is great here for my husband %26amp; I. My husband is union IBEW %26amp; they get paid 42.00$ a hour. 40% of the houses are vaccent here. It is a buyers market right now!!!! I would NOT move to Noth Vegas that is were a lot of the crime is!!!! The west side is very nice, or the far east side. The traffic is not much. Barely any smog. Not a bad place. It does get hot in the summer, 4th July we hit 116. Last Jan we didn't get over 44 durring the day. It is windy here. But nice.Does anyone have any advice for people who want to move to las vegas?
I lived there for 9 years- if you have kids DON'T DO IT!!!! If not, try it and have fun. I'm SO over LV, I will never even go back to visit!Does anyone have any advice for people who want to move to las vegas?
Yes - Stay where you are. I moved here from the northeast 3 years ago and I can't wait to go back. I thought commuting from southern CT to Manhattan was a traffic nightmare...then I moved to Vegas, people here just don't know how to drive and they don't care that they don't know how to drive. It's crazy.
If you have kids, you don't want them to go the public schools, it seems like every night on the news, between Sept and June, some dumbass decides to bring a gun on the school grounds, not that it doesn't happen in other places, it just seems it's EVERY DAY here.
I could go on and on but....
I'm moving back east as soon as my lease on my apt is up - I tried it, but Vegas just isn't for me.
Yes, don't do it.
Yea I sure do, If you have an adictive personality this may not be the town for you there are a lot of ways to feed your VICES Drinking Gambleing Women all 24 hours a day.....alsoif you do not like the heat might I suggest at haveing a summer retreat where you can go from june through august 115 = is realy hot sometimes it is still 100 out at midnight ... On the bright side there is lots of great things to do and see here and jobs in the service industry are plenty and if you are a hard worker AND plesant you can make great money. There are a lot of people with bad attitudes working as waiters here I think they probably dont make much. If looking for a job try STATIONCASINOS.COM THEY ARE GROWING FAST
Bring lots of money! There is a lot to do there!
moved here from NJ love it here.
make the move you will be happy
If you are coming here like I did, (just a bag and bus ticket)
then the fastest way to get employment in Las Vegas is being an unarmed guard.
And yes, you have to pay to work here in this town.
Just get an app, pay 90 dollars for a sheriff's card, and go to work.
As for the entertainment goes, it good, but it isn't called Sin City just to fill hotel rooms.
The vice is everywhere here.
Escorts, drinking, and gambling is everywhere you go.
24/7.
If you let it control you, (especially the gambling) you will you hit beyond rock bottom,
It is also hot and dry here in the valley of the meadows.
The best times to vist is during the fall or winter months.
(Oct to Feb.)
It is not the best time to come here on the weekends and definitely NOT the best time to come during the summer, when the mercury is up around 115 to 125 degrees F (.45 to 52 degrees C)
In case you forgot, it is located in the Mojave desert, so you will learn to drink bottled water, dress cool, wear sunscreen, and go out at night.
Other then that, hope your move will be a smooth one.
Sincerely,
Mike
Move to Henderson or boulder city just a short drive from Vegas and a lot like home
Well my advice would be don't!!! I currently live in las vegas and don't like it that well. If you do decide to be very thorough in your decision of where you choose to live.
Move to the Northwest part of the city, very low crime, less traffic, great neighborhoods with all the amenities; short distance to downtown %26amp; the strip; great place to start your own business and be very successful
I lived there for 9 years- if you have kids DON'T DO IT!!!! If not, try it and have fun. I'm SO over LV, I will never even go back to visit!Does anyone have any advice for people who want to move to las vegas?
Yes - Stay where you are. I moved here from the northeast 3 years ago and I can't wait to go back. I thought commuting from southern CT to Manhattan was a traffic nightmare...then I moved to Vegas, people here just don't know how to drive and they don't care that they don't know how to drive. It's crazy.
If you have kids, you don't want them to go the public schools, it seems like every night on the news, between Sept and June, some dumbass decides to bring a gun on the school grounds, not that it doesn't happen in other places, it just seems it's EVERY DAY here.
I could go on and on but....
I'm moving back east as soon as my lease on my apt is up - I tried it, but Vegas just isn't for me.
Yes, don't do it.
Yea I sure do, If you have an adictive personality this may not be the town for you there are a lot of ways to feed your VICES Drinking Gambleing Women all 24 hours a day.....alsoif you do not like the heat might I suggest at haveing a summer retreat where you can go from june through august 115 = is realy hot sometimes it is still 100 out at midnight ... On the bright side there is lots of great things to do and see here and jobs in the service industry are plenty and if you are a hard worker AND plesant you can make great money. There are a lot of people with bad attitudes working as waiters here I think they probably dont make much. If looking for a job try STATIONCASINOS.COM THEY ARE GROWING FAST
Bring lots of money! There is a lot to do there!
moved here from NJ love it here.
make the move you will be happy
If you are coming here like I did, (just a bag and bus ticket)
then the fastest way to get employment in Las Vegas is being an unarmed guard.
And yes, you have to pay to work here in this town.
Just get an app, pay 90 dollars for a sheriff's card, and go to work.
As for the entertainment goes, it good, but it isn't called Sin City just to fill hotel rooms.
The vice is everywhere here.
Escorts, drinking, and gambling is everywhere you go.
24/7.
If you let it control you, (especially the gambling) you will you hit beyond rock bottom,
It is also hot and dry here in the valley of the meadows.
The best times to vist is during the fall or winter months.
(Oct to Feb.)
It is not the best time to come here on the weekends and definitely NOT the best time to come during the summer, when the mercury is up around 115 to 125 degrees F (.45 to 52 degrees C)
In case you forgot, it is located in the Mojave desert, so you will learn to drink bottled water, dress cool, wear sunscreen, and go out at night.
Other then that, hope your move will be a smooth one.
Sincerely,
Mike
Move to Henderson or boulder city just a short drive from Vegas and a lot like home
Well my advice would be don't!!! I currently live in las vegas and don't like it that well. If you do decide to be very thorough in your decision of where you choose to live.
Move to the Northwest part of the city, very low crime, less traffic, great neighborhoods with all the amenities; short distance to downtown %26amp; the strip; great place to start your own business and be very successful
I want to become a professional sport better, and give expert advice to people...anyone know how?
I bet every day..mostly tennis, football, baseball, basketball and ice-hockey. How can i get a job as an expert better...and where...give advice to people about betting.I want to become a professional sport better, and give expert advice to people...anyone know how?
to be a professional, you have to do your homework and have careful money manangment.
If you want a job in the business, you need to sell, how good you can pick doesnt matter.I want to become a professional sport better, and give expert advice to people...anyone know how?
check this link its good
http://datentryworksworkathomeobs.blogspot.com/
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to be a professional, you have to do your homework and have careful money manangment.
If you want a job in the business, you need to sell, how good you can pick doesnt matter.I want to become a professional sport better, and give expert advice to people...anyone know how?
check this link its good
http://datentryworksworkathomeobs.blogspot.com/
.
Does anyone have any advice for people who want to move to las vegas?
I moved from southern CA, lived there for 30yrs. I have a child. The work is great here for my husband %26amp; I. My husband is union IBEW %26amp; they get paid 42.00$ a hour. 40% of the houses are vaccent here. It is a buyers market right now!!!! I would NOT move to Noth Vegas that is were a lot of the crime is!!!! The west side is very nice, or the far east side. The traffic is not much. Barely any smog. Not a bad place. It does get hot in the summer, 4th July we hit 116. Last Jan we didn't get over 44 durring the day. It is windy here. But nice.Does anyone have any advice for people who want to move to las vegas?
I lived there for 9 years- if you have kids DON'T DO IT!!!! If not, try it and have fun. I'm SO over LV, I will never even go back to visit!Does anyone have any advice for people who want to move to las vegas?
Yes - Stay where you are. I moved here from the northeast 3 years ago and I can't wait to go back. I thought commuting from southern CT to Manhattan was a traffic nightmare...then I moved to Vegas, people here just don't know how to drive and they don't care that they don't know how to drive. It's crazy.
If you have kids, you don't want them to go the public schools, it seems like every night on the news, between Sept and June, some dumbass decides to bring a gun on the school grounds, not that it doesn't happen in other places, it just seems it's EVERY DAY here.
I could go on and on but....
I'm moving back east as soon as my lease on my apt is up - I tried it, but Vegas just isn't for me.
Yes, don't do it.
Yea I sure do, If you have an adictive personality this may not be the town for you there are a lot of ways to feed your VICES Drinking Gambleing Women all 24 hours a day.....alsoif you do not like the heat might I suggest at haveing a summer retreat where you can go from june through august 115 = is realy hot sometimes it is still 100 out at midnight ... On the bright side there is lots of great things to do and see here and jobs in the service industry are plenty and if you are a hard worker AND plesant you can make great money. There are a lot of people with bad attitudes working as waiters here I think they probably dont make much. If looking for a job try STATIONCASINOS.COM THEY ARE GROWING FAST
Bring lots of money! There is a lot to do there!
moved here from NJ love it here.
make the move you will be happy
If you are coming here like I did, (just a bag and bus ticket)
then the fastest way to get employment in Las Vegas is being an unarmed guard.
And yes, you have to pay to work here in this town.
Just get an app, pay 90 dollars for a sheriff's card, and go to work.
As for the entertainment goes, it good, but it isn't called Sin City just to fill hotel rooms.
The vice is everywhere here.
Escorts, drinking, and gambling is everywhere you go.
24/7.
If you let it control you, (especially the gambling) you will you hit beyond rock bottom,
It is also hot and dry here in the valley of the meadows.
The best times to vist is during the fall or winter months.
(Oct to Feb.)
It is not the best time to come here on the weekends and definitely NOT the best time to come during the summer, when the mercury is up around 115 to 125 degrees F (.45 to 52 degrees C)
In case you forgot, it is located in the Mojave desert, so you will learn to drink bottled water, dress cool, wear sunscreen, and go out at night.
Other then that, hope your move will be a smooth one.
Sincerely,
Mike
Move to Henderson or boulder city just a short drive from Vegas and a lot like home
Well my advice would be don't!!! I currently live in las vegas and don't like it that well. If you do decide to be very thorough in your decision of where you choose to live.
Move to the Northwest part of the city, very low crime, less traffic, great neighborhoods with all the amenities; short distance to downtown %26amp; the strip; great place to start your own business and be very successful
I lived there for 9 years- if you have kids DON'T DO IT!!!! If not, try it and have fun. I'm SO over LV, I will never even go back to visit!Does anyone have any advice for people who want to move to las vegas?
Yes - Stay where you are. I moved here from the northeast 3 years ago and I can't wait to go back. I thought commuting from southern CT to Manhattan was a traffic nightmare...then I moved to Vegas, people here just don't know how to drive and they don't care that they don't know how to drive. It's crazy.
If you have kids, you don't want them to go the public schools, it seems like every night on the news, between Sept and June, some dumbass decides to bring a gun on the school grounds, not that it doesn't happen in other places, it just seems it's EVERY DAY here.
I could go on and on but....
I'm moving back east as soon as my lease on my apt is up - I tried it, but Vegas just isn't for me.
Yes, don't do it.
Yea I sure do, If you have an adictive personality this may not be the town for you there are a lot of ways to feed your VICES Drinking Gambleing Women all 24 hours a day.....alsoif you do not like the heat might I suggest at haveing a summer retreat where you can go from june through august 115 = is realy hot sometimes it is still 100 out at midnight ... On the bright side there is lots of great things to do and see here and jobs in the service industry are plenty and if you are a hard worker AND plesant you can make great money. There are a lot of people with bad attitudes working as waiters here I think they probably dont make much. If looking for a job try STATIONCASINOS.COM THEY ARE GROWING FAST
Bring lots of money! There is a lot to do there!
moved here from NJ love it here.
make the move you will be happy
If you are coming here like I did, (just a bag and bus ticket)
then the fastest way to get employment in Las Vegas is being an unarmed guard.
And yes, you have to pay to work here in this town.
Just get an app, pay 90 dollars for a sheriff's card, and go to work.
As for the entertainment goes, it good, but it isn't called Sin City just to fill hotel rooms.
The vice is everywhere here.
Escorts, drinking, and gambling is everywhere you go.
24/7.
If you let it control you, (especially the gambling) you will you hit beyond rock bottom,
It is also hot and dry here in the valley of the meadows.
The best times to vist is during the fall or winter months.
(Oct to Feb.)
It is not the best time to come here on the weekends and definitely NOT the best time to come during the summer, when the mercury is up around 115 to 125 degrees F (.45 to 52 degrees C)
In case you forgot, it is located in the Mojave desert, so you will learn to drink bottled water, dress cool, wear sunscreen, and go out at night.
Other then that, hope your move will be a smooth one.
Sincerely,
Mike
Move to Henderson or boulder city just a short drive from Vegas and a lot like home
Well my advice would be don't!!! I currently live in las vegas and don't like it that well. If you do decide to be very thorough in your decision of where you choose to live.
Move to the Northwest part of the city, very low crime, less traffic, great neighborhoods with all the amenities; short distance to downtown %26amp; the strip; great place to start your own business and be very successful
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