little Stuart's spider bite

My little mouse Stuart became quite sick after he was bitten by a spider.

I love giving him stuff I collect from the wild. This makes his terrarium and his life much more fun and interresting, but there is always a danger that accidentally something dangerous gets in. Lice, mites and other parasites from wild mice are the greatest risk, but so are spiders, centipedes and other venomous creatures. It is therefore very important to freeze anything collected from outside for at least two days before you give it to your small animals. This will kill most pests and keep your mouse healthy as well as allow him to enjoy all that great stuff to investigate and play in. Just make sure you allow it to reach room temperature before you give it to your little one, you don't want to give him a chill.

Stuart recovered fully from his bite :)

Music by Elizabeth Mitchell - You are my Flower

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