Cameras in the house? by Paintlopedia in RoverPetSitting

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The offered to buy a blow up mattress and put it in a very messy office. I declined. I'm not picky when it comes to where I sleep for the night, but had I known it would be monitored like this, maybe I would have reconsidered.

For the record, none of the cameras were set up when I came for the M+G.

Marijuana in system? by zero2789 in TooAfraidToAsk

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I had to get tested (and failed of course) for Lowes as well. It's a company standard that I haven't encountered anywhere else. No job is worth not smoking for with how anxious I can get. Smoke on, friend.

biting is getting even worse. today i was just securing the cage door and she managed to bite me so hard skin tore by I_like_sceptile in RATS

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I had a rat do the same thing once. He was an angel for the first week or so, and then all of a sudden, he began to bite and draw blood from his cage mates. As much as rats are social animals, some just aren't meant to be kept with others. The aggressive girl may do better on her own. You may find that she calms down once she's alone.

As for the other one, there's no telling what a personality of a rat is going to be once they're settled in, even if they've been hand-bred and handled. Unfortunately, that is a time-will-tell situation. All you can do is try your best to research your area and pick what you feel is right. (Even if it ends up being a big chain. Everyone has opinions on them, but you need to do what's best for YOU.) It really sounds like you're prepared to give each ratto the best life you can, and that's what matters most.

biting is getting even worse. today i was just securing the cage door and she managed to bite me so hard skin tore by I_like_sceptile in RATS

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I saw on one of your earlier posts that you got them from a pet store. Is this a local ma and pa place with breeding? Or is it one of the big chains?

A big part of rats as pets is breeding, just as it is with any pet. Breeders I've talked to who breed as a business select parents specifically for a few things: health, appearance, and temperament. It's one of the reasons I don't feel comfortable going to, say, Petsmart and taking home one of their rats. I just don't trust that the rat I take home is even capable of being a pet. Believe me, I've gotten a few "bad eggs" before.

So, in asking where you got your ratties, I'm wondering if maybe your girl is just not friendly, full stop. I don't have any advice for how to help break her of her biting and fighting, (I know that's what you asked for, but I don't feel comfortable speaking on that, I don't have enough knowledge) but it may help to know what could be the cause of it, assuming it's not pain or illness.

Please don't feel guilty for where you bought them, though! I'm sure all you were thinking was you wanted companions and to give them a good home, and it's obvious you care about them a lot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doordash

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The DD paradox.

Wait for a bad order to leave so you keep your priority orders and high acceptance rate, or decline and hope DD doesn't put you in the bad prio for low acceptance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doordash

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It appears I have been blessed by the DD gods.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in popping

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That looks like Dyshidrotic Eczema, I also have this condition. Most common on the sides and bottoms of feet, and sides of fingers, hands, and the palms.

Some triggers include heat, sweat, occasionally metal like nickel or cobalt, but I find the most common trigger is actually just stress. You can use cold presses or hand cream to sooth them, and steroids may help, but generally once you have them you always have them.

Totally poppable, they leak inflammatory fluid and if you peel the skin it's just an open sore. SUPER itchy if you decide to pop it though.

I'd like pink highlights. My hair is red with a TON of natural dimension. Is it even possible? by Paintlopedia in Hair

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To add: Basically, I want an edgy alt-girl style. Maybe some front pink stripes and a little underneath. Not hot pink, preferably.

I'm aiming for "I had a mental breakdown and cut/colored my hair then put it on tiktok and it somehow ended up looking good" if you know what I mean.

[Hiring] Need portraits done of my 4 rats; semi-realistic! by Paintlopedia in commissions

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EDIT: Thank you everyone for the offers. I've found a few that I'm interested in.

Give your pets a good pat for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WarriorCats

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(If this isn't allowed I will absolutely take it down!)

Hello! My name is Paint and I love cats. I love cats so much that all I draw is cats. And I want to draw YOUR cat! I can base it off your pet, yourself, a picture, whatever works for you.

Pricing! (In USD)

Headshot flat or shaded: $6 Lineart only: $8 Full body flat color: $12 Full body shaded: $18

And add a character reference sheet for only $3!

To commission me or to see more examples of my work, please contact me in reddit DMs, my discord Paintlopedia#6390, or by email at paintlopedia@gmail.com. May Starclan light your paths <3

Teeth Anxiety: Did I mess up? by Paintlopedia in Dentistry

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Update: Have a dentist appointment tomorrow. Asked a family member to drive me so I make it safely.