 Item No. SCP-4032 Object Class Safe Special Containment Procedures SCP-4032 has been cordoned off in the research gardens of Site-67. All instances of SCP-4032-1 are to be gathered daily and incinerated on site. Misuse of SCP-4032-1 will lead to suspension or termination of employment. Any animal found to have consumed SCP-4032-1 is to be captured, euthanized, and incinerated. Only one specimen of SCP-4032 has been found to date. Should additional specimens be found, MTF-Alpha-67, weed-whackers, will be dispatched to uproot the specimen and transported to Site-67. All humans that have consumed SCP-4032-1 are to be contained in holding cells B-1-5 in the outer perimeter of Site-67. Each cell is to be outfitted with three redundant air filters containing thiobacillus diaperus embedded in a pee-empire urethane mixture. Hydrogen sulfide and methane sensors are installed in each filter. Upon sounding of sensors, MTF-Alpha-13 odor eaters are to escort the individual outside while repairs are completed. Description SCP-4032 is a wide, mounting deciduous shrub producing a small round brown fruit designated SCP-4032-1. When an animal or human consumes SCP-4032-1, it produces extreme gastrointestinal distress. One hour following consumption, the affected individual will form an excess amount of flatulence containing elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide and a smaller but noticeable amount of methane gas. Due to an anomalous effect, this flatulence will continuously be produced until the affected individual is deceased. See research logs below. Fasting and dehydration do not affect the flatulence, and endoscopy has discovered no identifiable source of the anomalous flatus. An affected individual in an area with improper ventilation will over time experience severe symptoms caused by hydrogen sulfide poisoning, including conjunctivitis, respiratory irritation, loss of smell, pulmonary edema, and death. Discovery SCP-4032 was discovered on April 2, 2018. An individual known as Anthony Green, hereafter referred to as D-14478, came upon SCP-4032 in the foothills of Northern California. After consuming SCP-4032-1, he made a distress call to the local search and rescue team, which was intercepted by Foundation operatives. Due to its relative isolation and access to natural resources, the area surrounding SCP-4032 has been purchased by the Foundation, and a research facility constructed under the guise of a personal estate. A three-meter fence has been erected across the property, and SCP-4032 is currently contained with other biological specimens in the research garden area of the site. Now designated Site-67 Research Logs Researcher Dr. Lukhari Special note, as Site-67 was not yet constructed, D-14478 was housed at Site-88. Date April 2, 2018 Time 1800 hours D-14478 brought in for observation, assigned to cell 14b on the exterior of the compound. Subject emitting copious quantities of flatulence, showing high levels of hydrogen sulfide and methane. Date April 2, 2018 Time 2300 hours D-14478 is complaining a rapid gas buildup in a cell. Interior venting hood activated. Date April 3, 2018 Time 200 hours After receiving over 50 complaints, maintenance staff deactivate interior venting hood and open exterior windows. D-14478 placed an intravenous diet. Date April 5, 2018 Time 1100 hours Vendoscopy conducted on D-14478 via remote equipment. Colon was found to be clear, with no visible source of rectal gas. Date April 6, 2018 Time 1100 hours Staff meeting held to discuss the effects of D-14478's condition on community quality of life. Residents of nearby cells in research rooms complained about inability to open windows or use nearby outdoor facilities. Options discussed include relocation, termination, and attempted treatment. Resolution passed to House D-1478 in an outdoor facility, while proper filtering equipment can be constructed. Date April 13, 2018 Time 1500 hours Foundation agents intercepted reports from environmental watch groups regarding airborne pollution in Central Alabama in their Site-88. Due to the widespread effects of D-14478's condition, resolution is passed to transfer D-14478 into experimental filtering cell before conclusion of safety inspection. Disagreement by the minority noted and filed. Date April 14, 2018 Time 1100 hours D-14478 found dead. An investigation pointed to improper construction of the primary filter and malfunctioning of its associated sensor. All effects of SCP-4032-1 found deceased upon death. Post-mortem report filed with Ethics Committee. Dr. Lukhari placed on temporary administrative leave. Researcher, Dr. Carlisle, special note, Animal Testing Approved by Ethics Committee. Date May 1, 2018 Species Aerocating and Heron Pluplia Bentinchi Procedure SCP-4032-1 was crushed and added to a mixture of copepods and krill, then fed to a small school of heron. Result 15 minutes into consumption of SCP-4032-1, the heron's typical flattice production was greatly increased, disrupting their use of flatulence for communication and causing distress to the school. Flattice was collected and analyzed. In contrast to standard heron flattice, the gases collected contained both hydrogen sulfide and methane, although at levels lower than those produced by human subjects. After three hours, the heron were euthanized and processed. Autopsy and chemical analysis discovered no post-mortem evidence of SCP-4032-1's effects. Date May 2, 2018 Species Chicken Gallus gallus domesticus Procedure SCP-4032-1 was offered directly, which was rejected by the chickens. It was then crushed and added to commercial chicken feed, and fed to a group of five chickens. Result Two hours after consumption of SCP-4032-1, all chickens began to emit a gas containing low levels of hydrogen sulfide and methane gas. All animals were euthanized and dissected after five hours. Postmortem analysis determined that the chicken's short intestinal tract were distended. Date May 4, 2018 Species Ground-throated three-toed sloth Bratapis varigatis Note, this species was chosen for its noticeable lack of flatulence, typically absorbing flatus and emitting it through the lungs. Procedure SCP-4032-1 was offered directly, which was rejected by the sloths. It was then crushed and ground with a mixture of tree leaves before being fed to a sloth. Result All testing with large mammals had been suspended. This committee approval is required for all future animal experiments.