Great Advice
Published 6/10/03
Filed under: Miscellaneous
Once again from the Dispatch — this time it’s advice for avoiding monkeypox. One suggestion: “Avoid contact with prarie dogs or Gambian giant rats that appear sick.” (Emphasis mine.)
Technically, according to Rat & Mouse Gazette (you can’t make this stuff up), they’re African Giant Pouched Rats — 28 inches long and 3 1/2 to 4 pounds of solid muscle.











