Terabith Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, vonfirmath said: She's 6 months old. She eats 6 superworms, 12-14 crickets or roaches and about 10 smaller worms (mealworms/Phoenix worms) evreyday. Plus a plateful of mustard greens (or other greens I leave for her). So about 30 bugs a day. That would be a lot of bugs for a month.... Dang. I don't know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, vonfirmath said: I am concerned about the pet store closing too. How do I keep enough bugs on hand for our bearded dragon for 30 days! Grocery stores usually have cat/dog food, right? Can you breed crickets or could some of them be frozen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Acadie said: Can you breed crickets or could some of them be frozen? Not crickets. I am trying to get a big enough supply of roaches or superworms because I think I could keep them alive that long (Crickets seem to die too easily in my setup) Superworms are not great for them as a main meal but would be filling at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, vonfirmath said: She's 6 months old. She eats 6 superworms, 12-14 crickets or roaches and about 10 smaller worms (mealworms/Phoenix worms) evreyday. Plus a plateful of mustard greens (or other greens I leave for her). So about 30 bugs a day. Do you have a bait shop nearby (as in for fishing)? Sometimes little hole in the wall gas stations near lakes or state parks have live bait in addition to actual bait or fishing stores. Will dried mealworms work? If so, you can buy them in bags anyplace that carries bird food--they are a favorite for bluebirds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 🇨🇦 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/coronavirus-updates-live-u-s-cities-close-public-buildings-global-n1160106/ncrd1160701#liveBlogHeader “Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that Canada will be closing its borders to non-citizens. Trudeau said there will be exceptions for aircrews, diplomats, immediate family members of Canadian citizens and, notably, U.S. citizens. Trudeau implied the U.S. citizens exception could change, and said the order does not apply to permanent residents of Canada. Canada has 339 reported cases of coronavirus as of Monday, and no reported deaths. Trudeau's announcement comes after many European nations enacted similar policies over the weekend to stem the spread of the virus.” 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I've been thinking about Easter for a couple of weeks too. I feel like I need to make DD's basket now. But, I've spent so much on stocking up on groceries and non-consumable essentials this past month, I'm just not in the mood for it. I think I'm going to buy the new Animal Crossing game for Switch in a few days, grab a few treats, and call it good. 27 minutes ago, Terabith said: Southwest VA still has zero cases. I'm pondering going to Pet Smart to stock up on cat food, since if there's a major shut down, grocery stores will probably be open but maybe not Pet Smart. Also pondering buying truckloads of Easter candy. I have an urge to stress munch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Mealworms can be raised in oatmeal pretty easy. Dh used to raise them as a child. My dad was a fisherman and worms are pretty easy in a styrofoam cooler and garbage peels. I stayed far away from that project but remember he had his worms for months before having to clean it out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, vonfirmath said: I am concerned about the pet store closing too. How do I keep enough bugs on hand for our bearded dragon for 30 days! Grocery stores usually have cat/dog food, right? Can you get a pelletised form? I have a pellet from vetafarm that says it’s good for beardies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 23 minutes ago, Terabith said: They have some food, but not the Friskies pates of certain flavors that my cats eat. My older cat doesn't have many teeth, and other brands/ formulations make her vomit. There's always amazon or chewy, but I know delivery times are going to be long. I have two weeks worth, but concerned it's not enough. Bugs would be a real issue. Maybe a tank for them? How many bugs does he eat a day? We just ordered through Chewy. Turnaround time is expected be by Thursday. Of course it could be longer, but they are planning just a few days out right now, fwiw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 39 minutes ago, Sneezyone said: Aaaaaand this is why my teen thinks I'm a horrible mom. "Those OTHER moms think this is NBD, why can't I sleepover at Xs house?" Maybe B/C her parents are idiots who think this is NBD! Who knows where they've been! My DDs 15yo best friend in Italy is now very sick and coughing up bloody sputum. This is not a joke. Exact same boat. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 22 minutes ago, vonfirmath said: Will the post office remain open? That's a big unknown. I do have a couple of suppliers I buy from online already. (Amazon has a bad rep for their bugs showing up dead.) I can't imagine a scenario where the PO would stop delivering mail, or at least not for more than a few days. I just . . . can't. (I hope I haven't jinxed anything by typing that.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ausmumof3 said: Can you get a pelletised form? I have a pellet from vetafarm that says it’s good for beardies? Yes. I am planning to buy some of that -- bUt I think that replaces veggies more than bugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, kbutton said: Do you have a bait shop nearby (as in for fishing)? Sometimes little hole in the wall gas stations near lakes or state parks have live bait in addition to actual bait or fishing stores. Will dried mealworms work? If so, you can buy them in bags anyplace that carries bird food--they are a favorite for bluebirds. I will get dried mealworms. It's better than nothing and something I can keep on hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) Could your dragon eat the darkling beetles that hatch from mealworms instead of crickets/roaches? 1 hour ago, vonfirmath said: Not crickets. I am trying to get a big enough supply of roaches or superworms because I think I could keep them alive that long (Crickets seem to die too easily in my setup) Superworms are not great for them as a main meal but would be filling at least. Edited March 16, 2020 by pitterpatter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Italy had 3233 new cases and 349 deaths canada closed borders to foreigners (not including US?) Sudan closed all airport port and land crossings Iran - 1053 new cases and 129 new deaths UK 171 new cases and 18 deaths 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, vonfirmath said: Yes. I am planning to buy some of that -- bUt I think that replaces veggies more than bugs? Mine is supposed to be a complete food I think - Id better check. You can also get a sprinkle on vitamin powder for the veges. My kids catch crickets for ours so hopefully won’t have to worry too much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, pitterpatter said: Could your dragon eat the darkling beetles that hatch for mealworms instead of crickets/roaches? I'll check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 https://vetafarm.com.au/product/lizard-food/ this is the lizard food I get - don’t know if it’s available there? warning it is not cheap but it lasts for a fair while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 If anyone is near a Tractor Supply Store, I was able to find some masks there online. They also have some that can be shipped to their stores. My husband still has to work with people in person to run our business and I have asthma, so I figured it would be best to have some. We closed our physical office location, but put out some suggested infection control guidelines for our subcontractors. We can't really enforce anything, though, because they are all independent contractors, so they have to be responsible for how they all run their own businesses. It's great that big companies are stepping up to do the right thing, and that the government is trying to help employees, but this is going to be so hard for small businesses. I haven't seen anything in the works to help the enormous number of small businesses that are going to be devastated very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Pennsylvania - possible shut down order on non essential businesses https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/03/pennsylvania-gov-tom-wolf-to-order-statewide-shutdown-over-coronavirus.html?outputType=amp#click=https://t.co/J6pMdFyoxh 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Someone, many pages back, shared info about what to test for if you suspect a cytokine storm when someone is in the hospital. Anyone remember what it was - or what page it is on? I've tried searching, but I'm not having any luck today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Possibly helpful information on access to unemployment benefits if you are affected by COVID19 in Pennsylvania https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx You may be eligible if: Your employer temporarily closes or goes out of business because of COVID-19 Your employer reduces your hours because of COVID-19 You have been told not to work because your employer feels you might get or spread COVID-19 You have been told to quarantine or self-isolate, or live/work in a county under government-recommended mitigation efforts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 In case anyone else saw the aerosols study last night - apparently still doesn’t prove the virus can easily aerosolise just that once it does it can stay in the air for three hours. They actually put it through a nebuliser to test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Lufthansa is cutting 90pc of long haul flights https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN21326V?__twitter_impression=true 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 “Levi Strauss & Co. said Monday that it will close its owned and operated stores in the U.S. and Canada starting Monday through March 27” https://www.marketwatch.com/story/levi-strauss-closing-stores-starting-march-16-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic-2020-03-16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros We have a simple message for all countries fighting #COVID19: test, test, test. The most effective way to prevent #coronavirus infections and save lives is breaking the chains of transmission. And to do that, you must test and isolate. a little difficult if we can’t get material required to test 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51917562?at_medium=custom7&at_custom4=CD399428-67A7-11EA-86C3-24DCC28169F1&at_campaign=64&at_custom2=twitter&at_custom3=%40BBCBreaking&at_custom1=[post+type] advice from the UK - whole family to stay home for 14 days if anyone has cough or fever, avoid trips for food if possible - avoid crowds and gatherings - schools to stay open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Some schools in China reopen https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51911870 this has been mentioned before as one of the most important signals that China is actually getting back to normal so that sounds positive. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Abc (us) news: “JUST IN: Ohio governor orders closure of "gyms, fitness centers, recreation centers, bowling alleys, indoor water parks, movie theaters, and trampoline parks across the state until further notice.” 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 https://amp.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/scientists-baffled-over-coronavirus-spread-within-hong-kong-apartment-block/news-story/9302b7efff288f4fde9f8410b6ab222a?__twitter_impression=true Hong Kong apartment building - possible airborne transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 @Quill macron addressing the nation - new measures in France Tagging because, I think your dd is still there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I'm seeing reports that Canada will close its border to non-citizens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, prairiewindmomma said: I'm seeing reports that Canada will close its border to non-citizens. I think they have but doesn’t apply to US citizens https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/03/16/coronavirus-response-canada-closing-borders-to-non-citizens.html?__twitter_impression=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 NJ went from 98 yesterday to 178 as of 20 minutes ago. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 San Francisco lockdown from midnight London Breed: Effective at midnight, San Francisco will require people to stay home except for essential needs. Necessary government functions & essential stores will remain open. These steps are based on the advice of public health experts to slow the spread of #COVID19. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 15 day lockdown for France from midday Tuesday https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-france-lockdown-cases-update-covid-19-macron-a9405136.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 36 minutes ago, Plum said: About The ACE-2 Receptor - The Doorway to COVID-19 (ACE Inhibitors & ARBs) I was just in the process of getting my husband to ask his dr to switch from an ARB to a CCB when I saw this! Who knows but this guy sounded pretty convincing so I think we should hold off on that for now. Thanks for posting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 40 minutes ago, Plum said: About The ACE-2 Receptor - The Doorway to COVID-19 (ACE Inhibitors & ARBs) Thank you so much for this, my Dd21 is on ACE-inhibitors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) Santa Clara County Health Twitter “Press Conference at 1 PM: Bay Area County Officials and the City of Berkeley will issue a region-wide order to slow the spread of #COVID19. The briefing will be followed by a Q&A session. Live stream available on our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/sccpublichealth.” @mathnerd@8FillTheHeart ETA: “The directive begins at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and involves San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa and Alameda counties — a combined population of more than 6.7 million. It is to stay in place until at least April 7. Three other Bay Area counties — Sonoma, Solano and Napa — were not immediately included.” https://www.sfchronicle.com/local-politics/article/Bay-Area-must-shelter-in-place-Only-15135014.php Edited March 16, 2020 by Arcadia 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 https://science.sciencemag.org/content/early/2020/03/13/science.abb3221 Undetected infection and rapid spread of coronavirus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Ausmumof3 said: 15 day lockdown for France from midday Tuesday https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-france-lockdown-cases-update-covid-19-macron-a9405136.html This needs to happen here like now! I cannot believe what I am seeing and hearing people are doing and planning to do on my FB page. They are crazy!!! I don't trust anyone at this point to keep my family safe. We are not seeing anyone! Edited March 16, 2020 by mlktwins Spelling 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, square_25 said: Anyone posted this yet? https://medium.com/@joschabach/flattening-the-curve-is-a-deadly-delusion-eea324fe9727 That was kinda scary. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 aaaannnnd Trudeau has closed the borders. (dd regularly goes back and forth on business). at least, that's how it was announced, but apparently the land border is still open. US citizens are welcome. (and flight crews, diplomats, and family members of Canadians.) though I did take a peak at some of the WA/BC border crossings - they're pretty empty. (except for one truck crossing.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-guidelines/trump-urges-no-gatherings-higher-than-10-people-to-fight-coronavirus-idUSKBN2133GT Trump recommends social gatherings of no more than 10 people. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMyBeautifulGift Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Sneezyone said: Aaaaaand this is why my teen thinks I'm a horrible mom. "Those OTHER moms think this is NBD, why can't I sleepover at Xs house?" Maybe B/C her parents are idiots who think this is NBD! Who knows where they've been! My DDs 15yo best friend in Italy is now very sick and coughing up bloody sputum. This is not a joke. Same. Particularly hard for DD15 because the friends who want to hang out rn are her public school friends that "couldn't" (sorry, I've grown a bit bitter about these particular so called friends of hers this year, not that I let her see it) find any time to hang out with her all year. One of the families is well known for sending their sick kids to other peoples' homes, always with the excuse that its "just allergies". The HS families around here (at least the ones in our hs group) are all staying home. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 The San Francisco lockdown includes not going to work. I hope Governor Newsom comes out with something quickly because I don't know how people are going to pay their bills if they aren't allowed to go to work. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 BNO: Dow closes down 3,000 points (12.9%), largest point drop in history 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Update from Israel: 298 cases, no deaths. 24% asymptomatic, 26% respiratory issues but no fever, 16% only fever, and 29% fever and respiratory symptoms. Most common age group for carrying the virus is the 30s. Testing is not widespread yet so the assumption is that there are many more cases yet to be diagnosed. The military is converting several fancy hotels -- now conveniently unoccupied because there are no tourists -- into hospitals for virus carriers who are not that sick. No mention of what happens when this is all over. I guess they will fumigate somehow? Hopefully? Most things are already closed but just about everything else except essential services will be closed starting tomorrow. There were rumors of a general lockdown but for now it is going to be limited to a few especially hard-hit areas. The security services are going to use cell phone info to track carriers' contacts. Some commentators have made the point that if Israel had not massively underinvested in the health care sector over the last couple of decades these extreme measures wouldn't be necessary, but as it is there is just no room in the system for additional patients. The government is also making it easier for people to get unemployment benefits and for small businesses to get grants. It was a beautiful day today and there were lots of people out walking and in the park. I went for a run this morning and then took the kids to the park in the afternoon. I'm trying to consolidate my grocery shopping so as not to go to the store too often and -- unlike my kids' friends' parents -- am not allowing playdates. My children think that I am being horribly unfair. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Berkshire medical centre - 160 employees in quarantine https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/with-160-employees-in-quarantine-bmc-taps-54-temp-nurses,600096?newsletter=600097 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, JennyD said: Update from Israel: 298 cases, no deaths. 24% asymptomatic, 26% respiratory issues but no fever, 16% only fever, and 29% fever and respiratory symptoms. Most common age group for carrying the virus is the 30s. Testing is not widespread yet so the assumption is that there are many more cases yet to be diagnosed. The military is converting several fancy hotels -- now conveniently unoccupied because there are no tourists -- into hospitals for virus carriers who are not that sick. No mention of what happens when this is all over. I guess they will fumigate somehow? Hopefully? Most things are already closed but just about everything else except essential services will be closed starting tomorrow. There were rumors of a general lockdown but for now it is going to be limited to a few especially hard-hit areas. The security services are going to use cell phone info to track carriers' contacts. Some commentators have made the point that if Israel had not massively underinvested in the health care sector over the last couple of decades these extreme measures wouldn't be necessary, but as it is there is just no room in the system for additional patients. The government is also making it easier for people to get unemployment benefits and for small businesses to get grants. It was a beautiful day today and there were lots of people out walking and in the park. I went for a run this morning and then took the kids to the park in the afternoon. I'm trying to consolidate my grocery shopping so as not to go to the store too often and -- unlike my kids' friends' parents -- am not allowing playdates. My children think that I am being horribly unfair. Nice to hear how it is there. Seems like something is being done right to have no deaths so far. i think with the shorter lifespan on the virus on surfaces (max was around 72 hours on plastic in the last study I saw) this probably won’t be a huge issue for disinfecting once it’s all over. But I don’t know much about that there’s probably biology people who know more. I suspect there will be stigma though especially on the cruise ships that were infected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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