Snakes as Pets Draw Interest and Caution in Iowa
Eastern Iowa residents explore keeping native and exotic snakes as pets. Experts warn on price, health risks, care requirements, and safe handling while noting local snake varieties, venomous species rarity, and guidance from Curt Abdoudi and Hawkeye Seed Co. on purchase, enclosure, feeding, and prevention of mites.
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Abdoudi
Iowa
Maquoketa
Mark Carter
Hawkeye Seed Co., Inc
Hawkeye Seed
Carter
Cedar Rapids Gazette publication and rates notice
The Cedar Rapids Gazette published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates by carrier and mail are listed, with weekend editions and territorial postage. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news print and AP dispatches.
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The
Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
Debunking Snake Superstitions From Local Expert
Curt Abdouch of the Indian Creek Nature Center debunks common snake myths. He explains snakes are not slimy, use their tongues for smelling, and lack hypnotic powers due to no eyelids. He also refutes beliefs about dying at sunset, rattlesnake age by rattles, mating when killed, and rolling with tails.
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Curt Abdoudi
Indian Creek Nature Center
The
Nature Center
Carter
Hawkeye Seed
Miami
United States
Boley
Tropics
Bill Desmarais
Mike Boley
Thirtysixth Street
Washington High School
Curt Abdouch
Abdouch
Abdoudi
Abdoud
Consumer Billing Dispute Steps Under Fair Credit Act
A reader asks how to handle a store billing for an item not purchased. The answer advises writing within 60 days of the latest bill, store must acknowledge within 30 days and fix or explain within 90 days, during which the disputed amount is not payable and credit reporting cannot be harmed. If unresolved, contact FTC regional office.
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Mike Boley
Thirty-sixth Street
Boley
S.A
Credit Bureau
Fair Credit Billing Act
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
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