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A Catawba County‚ NC resident describes the continuing Bigfoot activity that he‚ his family‚ and neighbors have been experiencing since 2019. It continues to this day.I received the following account:"It was around Thanksgiving 2019. I live in rural Catawba County‚ North Carolina. I got home from work to find my brother and nephew sitting in their truck in the backyard next door. I started walking over to ask what they were up to when a rotten odor nearly gagged me. It smelled like the raw flesh and the wet hair of a mangy animal. I then heard a low-toned growling or moaning coming from the treeline. I immediately joined them in the truck. We listened for maybe an hour‚ At times it was so loud that we could almost feel the vibrations from it. We could tell where the thing was‚ but could not see far enough into the brush to get a visual. (It was dusk when this started‚ now dark) It paced the wooded area behind our houses several times before finally fading away. None of us had an explanation nor volunteered to take to the woods with a flashlight.The next night‚ the same thing happened again. My brother was prepared with a spotlight‚ but when we tried to shine it‚ all went silent for the night. We were sure it was over for good but we were wrong. I got home early on the 3rd day and was met by a farmer who lives on the opposite side of the highway from us. He told me that he was cutting weeds from his “back” pasture when a large piece of wood was thrown at him‚ He wanted me to go over and pick up the equipment he had left behind. He was very upset. He visited for a while‚ and we told him about our experience – luckily for all of our egos‚ our smelly friend made one final show.We heard a growl just like the last 2 evenings – our farmer friend did something we hadn’t thought of – he yelled at it. The vocalization immediately changed from grunting into loud high-pitched yodeling screams. As if it were trying to answer. The thing obviously started running away‚ but continued “whooping.” This was the first time we heard actual footsteps. I am sure was bipedal‚ as it sounded like a human running and pushing branches away as it went.My brother had a group of 5 girlfriends of his daughter staying with him at the time. He joked that all 5 plus his wife must have been on their 'time of the month.' He was more comfortable taking his chances with Bigfoot than going in the house with the women. A neighbor‚ also a witness‚ theorized that it was the girls' "condition" that attracted Bigfoot in the first place. I thought he made sense but didn't bring it up.While we couldn't claim to be eyewitnesses‚ I was soon approached by a guy who occasionally worked for me. His brother and 3 co-workers from a local construction company were headed home from work. When nearing my house‚ the driver blurted out‚ “Look at that monkey.” He stopped the truck as the creature crossed the road – about a 50-yard sprint. After a moment of silence‚ he remembered saying‚ “There ain't no monkeys here”. He described it as 6 feet tall‚ dark in color‚ mangy‚ and lanky. None of them knew of my recent experience‚ so this was amazing for me to hear.Yet another community member came forth after that. A farmer lady who lives just to my north confessed that she had become afraid to go out to her garden. She felt she was being watched or stalked while out there. The same spring‚ a Boy Scout troop took their annual canoe trip on the river that flows through the area. They were scared by loud vocalizations along the way and consequently never went back.The following spring‚ I heard the groaning sounds again. This time not as loud and coming from the opposite direction. I dismissed them as a possible cow in distress - I called the farmer who owned the land adjacent to me and told him what I heard. He laughed at me and said he had sold all his livestock months earlier. My brother lives between me and the area from which to noise was. Hoping to blame his dogs‚ I asked him‚ “What the hell is wrong with your dogs.” He replied that the dog(s) were cowering under the front deck and would not come out.As of January 2024‚ the activity continues." 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Subsequent events simply add to the legend. This seems to be the case for the Lizard Man of the Scape Ore Swamp‚ a phenomenon that crescendoed into a national story. It remains the namesake for the small town of Bishopville‚ South Carolina. I will talk about that incident during the presentation.But is the lizard man or reptoid phenomenon a reality? Is it a figment of someone's imagination... or is it a flesh &; blood‚ corporeal being?I have received hundreds of accounts from experiencers over several decades. Every account is different‚ some more terrifying than others. I'll let you decide whether these are extraterrestrial or interdimensional humanoids... or a species of cryptid that occasionally makes itself known to unsuspecting witnesses.So‚ listen to the reports‚ and form your conclusions about what these Lizard beings are. If you have questions‚ feel free to post them in the live chat. 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Crews aboard three Lake Superior steamers reported observing the anomaly at the same time‚ even though the ships were many miles apart. This occurred on July 10‚ 1968."It was shaped like a large kite and apparently was much larger than an airplane. It was silver in color and shiny and it hovered over three lake steamers on Lake Superior for more than two hours before speeding away in a westerly direction. What was it? That's what nearly 100 seamen on the steamers Ben Moreell‚ James A. Farrell‚ and Matthew Andrew would like to know.For lack of a better term‚ the UFO was sighted near Caribou Island in eastern Lake Superior on the evening of July 10‚ 1968. At that time the three freighters were upbound on the lake and were south of Caribou‚ the Morrell‚ and Andrews enroute to Silver Bay and the Farrell to Two Harbors. A letter to the Duluth‚ Minnesota News-Tribune described the object and requested assistance as to its identity. The object‚ the letter states‚ was "huge‚ silver in color‚ and shaped like a large kite with small wings protruding from the sides." The letter‚ postmarked July 12 at Silver Bay‚ was signed "interested seamen." Two of the three steamers returned to the Head of the Lake area on July 18‚ U.S. Steel's Farrell to Harbors and Wilson Marine Transit Co.'s Moreell to Silver Bay. Officers on both verified the contents of the letter.A spokesman for the Andrews‚ owned by the Hanna Mining Co.‚ said the Caribou incident was reported to Hanna personnel in Cleveland. Capt. Tom LeRoy‚ Two Harbors‚ skipper of the Farrell‚ said the object was first reported to his attention by his third mate‚ then on watch. It resembled an "enormous kite‚" said Capt. LeRoy‚ "and had a point on one end. It followed us along for about two hours." The three freighters were running at full speed‚ about 12 knots. The captain estimated the object to be at an altitude of five to eight miles and noted that "the sun kept shining on it for some time after it went down." He said he did not discount the possibility of it being a plane since he heard one shortly after darkness set inCapt. Charles K. Valentine‚ Duluth‚ Minnesota‚ in command of the Morrell‚ commented‚ "Whatever it was‚ it was weird." He described the object as being similar to a ball‚ but also "having something like a pigeon tail fanned out." The Duluthian suggested that the object had to be high "because high-powered binoculars didn't change the size" seen by the naked eye. Capt. Valentine theorized that the object may have been a weather balloon but his third mate‚ Arnold Brandstrom‚ Toledo‚ Ohio‚ discounts that possibility. Brandstrom said he witnessed a transport plane pass over the three ships (possibly the same plane heard by Capt. LeRoy) and contended that the"object was much larger than the plane." A weather balloon "couldn't match the size of that thing‚" the mate added. The Chio officer said the object was first sighted about 7 PM and remained above the steamers until nearly 9:30 PM. "Then it suddenly moved westerly at a pretty fast rate of speed and disappeared‚" Brandstrom said.”“UFO Sighred By Three Lake Steamers”. 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Subsequent events simply add to the legend. This seems to be the case for the Lizard Man of the Scape Ore Swamp‚ a phenomenon that crescendoed into a national story. It remains the namesake for the small town of Bishopville‚ South Carolina. I will talk about that incident during the presentation.But is the lizard man or reptoid phenomenon a reality? Is it a figment of someone's imagination... or is it a flesh &; blood‚ corporeal being?I have received hundreds of accounts from experiencers over several decades. Every account is different‚ some more terrifying than others. I'll let you decide whether these are extraterrestrial or interdimensional humanoids... or a species of cryptid that occasionally makes itself known to unsuspecting witnesses.So‚ listen to the reports‚ and form your conclusions about what these Lizard beings are. If you have questions‚ feel free to post them in the live chat. 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Please click the banner above. Thanks.Have you had a sighting or encounter?Contact us by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonContact us by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Also available with audiobooknarration by Terry Springs‚CBS-TV Las Vegas affiliate.The Dark Arts of MISTER SAM SHEARON - Original Prints &; MerchandiseThis blog and newsletter are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Work 3.0 United States License.Registered trademark PHANTOMS AND MONSTERS ® / PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS ® - USPTO #90902480 - Lon D. Strickler© 2005-2024 Phantoms &; Monsters - All Rights Reservedhow to lose weight‚ weight loss‚ diet‚ how to lose weight fast‚ low carb diet‚ lose weight‚ diet plans‚ fat burner‚ apple cider vinegar weight loss‚ weight loss tips‚ lose weight fast and easy‚ workout for weight loss‚ keto diet‚ intermittent fasting

The writer recalls something that his grandfather had told him when he was a boy. It involved an out-of-body experience and the possibility that the grandfather had encountered aliens.The following account was forwarded to me:"My grandfather had a tough life. He grew up with his many siblings being passed around through homes and orphanages. He would usually tell me a lot of funny stories because I was still young before he passed. But one story was different and I didn’t remember it until just now. I have no proof other than my word.One night‚ when he was ten or so‚ he’d gone to bed at one of the orphanages he once stayed at. It was really late at night and he was having a hard time sleeping. But when he did fall asleep he had weird dreams where he made it sound like he was having an out-of-body experience. He was seeing himself sleeping in his bed that night like he was in the body of another person entirely. He described it like he was standing over himself‚ so I have to assume he was much taller. Then it all ends because he wakes up and opens his eyes. He said standing over him surrounding his bed (only the back end was touching the wall) were five or so really tall dark people. Dark as in shadowy. He couldn’t see their faces at all. He said he didn’t feel scared‚ and that he closed his eyes again. Then he said he fell asleep again and woke up in the morning.That was how he ended the story. No payoff. He never told the story to me again and he’s been dead for a long time so there’s no way to find out anything else. Based on vague memories of how he ended up telling me the story‚ I believe he was trying to say they were aliens. As a kid‚ I remember saying “That’s awful” at the end because I think at the time I thought he was implying they had hurt him badly. But looking back I don’t think he meant it as a scary story. He was very quiet after.My step-grandfather was great. He was a father figure for me and I think I just wanted to share his story to honor him. I miss him a lot‚ and I do want to take his word for it here. I don’t remember him as a liar‚ especially when communicating with me." ABeyond Boggy Creek: In Search of the Southern SasquatchThe Beast of Bray Road: Tailing Wisconsin's WerewolfReal Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern AmericaMonsters Among Us: An Exploration of Otherworldly Bigfoots‚ Wolfmen‚ Portals‚ Phantoms‚ and Odd PhenomenaMonsters of West Virginia: Mysterious Creatures in the Mountain StateShapeshifters: Morphing Monsters &; Changing CryptidsCryptid Cinema: Meditations on Bigfoot‚ Bayou Beasts &; Backwoods Bogeymen of the MoviesMonsters Among Us: An Exploration of Otherworldly Bigfoots‚ Wolfmen‚ Portals‚ Phantoms‚ and Odd PhenomenaRegister a SNAP EBT CardTry Audible PlusPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS READING LISTHave you had a sighting or encounter?Contact me by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonAccess Phantoms &; Monsters Posts on Twitter 'X'-----Would you like to design artwork for Phantoms &; Monsters‚ Phantoms &; Monsters Radio‚ or Phantoms &; Monsters Fortean Research?If your art is approved by me I will promote it with your name and link. It must be original‚ print-ready‚ and sized for clothing &; merchandise. You can choose your favorite cryptid or paranormal subject to include in your artwork. The design does not need to include the Phantoms &; Monster trademark or name. I will select up to 5 different designs‚ and each will be fully promoted on the blog‚ the Phantoms &; Monsters online shop‚ YouTube‚ social media‚ etc. I will include your name‚ website‚ contact‚ or whatever means that you wish.Please contact me at lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.com - Thanks. Lon-----YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! THANKS-----LIZARD MEN: IMAGINATION OR CONSCIOUS NIGHTMARE - Join the LIVE CHAT - Q &; A - Lon Strickler (Host)All great legends are based on a real event. Subsequent events simply add to the legend. This seems to be the case for the Lizard Man of the Scape Ore Swamp‚ a phenomenon that crescendoed into a national story. It remains the namesake for the small town of Bishopville‚ South Carolina. I will talk about that incident during the presentation.But is the lizard man or reptoid phenomenon a reality? Is it a figment of someone's imagination... or is it a flesh &; blood‚ corporeal being?I have received hundreds of accounts from experiencers over several decades. Every account is different‚ some more terrifying than others. I'll let you decide whether these are extraterrestrial or interdimensional humanoids... or a species of cryptid that occasionally makes itself known to unsuspecting witnesses.So‚ listen to the reports‚ and form your conclusions about what these Lizard beings are. If you have questions‚ feel free to post them in the live chat. I will do my best to answer everyone.-----ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK VERSIONORDER THE AUDIOBOOK VERSIONProject Threshold: Finale-----TODAY'S TOP LINKSChilling 'Figure' Spotted Emerging From Flames of Chilean Forest FireGhost Sighting Terrifies Teacher and Students at School in ZimbabweMONSTROUS BIRDS: THUNDERBIRDS‚ PTEROSAURS‚ &; GIANT AVIANS - LIVE CHAT - Q &; A - Lon Strickler (Host)LISTEN TO NARRATIONS OF PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS REPORTS &; CASES - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE‚ LIKE &; SHAREEinstein's predictions mean rare 'gravitational lasers' could exist throughout the universe‚ new paper claimsThe Pentagon allegedly has a video of a UFO disabling a nuclear missilePHANTOMS &; MONSTERS READING LISTCONSIDER ADVERTISING ON PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS RADIOLET'S DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONSClick the link for our Media KitCHICAGO MOTHMAN / O'HARE BATMAN YouTube PlaylistPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS RADIO Podcasts on Spotify**********Your financial support of Phantoms &; Monsters and our other pursuits is much appreciated. 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Two young Missouri men are walking to the one man's grandmother's house at night. They encounter a bright orange light and then find themselves in a craft with a Reptilian being.This is an older account that was forwarded to me:“When I was in my late teens or early twenties (1988)‚ my friend Danny and I decided to hitch-hike out to my grandma's house 16 miles outside of Steelville‚ Missouri on Highway 8. We used to hitch-hike a lot so it was no big deal. We left from St. Louis‚ Missouri early in the morning going west on Highway 44. We had our backpacks‚ some food‚ and cash. We were planning to buy beer and party with my cousins out there in the woods. It was very smooth at first. We got a ride very quick. The person took us about halfway to Cuba‚ Missouri which was our exit Highway 19. We had a long slow period between rides and we just walked and talked for several hours‚ stopping along the woods by the highway to rest and eat. We finally reached Cuba from a second ride just around rush hour. Yes‚ this was a work week.It was about 4:30 pm. While in Cuba we didn't get any rides so we decided to walk the 10 miles to Steelville‚ Missouri. We stopped at a store before you get out of town and I bought a box of Sugar Smacks cereal and a big bottle of fruit punch. By this time‚ it was about 6:30 pm. We were young so walking was enjoyable. We did a lot of walking. So we just walked a few miles and then a Missouri State Trooper pulled just ahead of us and stopped. He waited for us to walk up and then he got out of his car. He asked what we were doing on the two-lane blacktop road walking. I told him we were going to my grandma's house‚ so he took us to Steelville Police Station which was on the way to my grandma's house where Danny and I were going‚ so that was cool.The highway patrol officer leaves us at the Steelville Police Station. They verify our story. I told him my grandma's phone number and they called and she said‚ 'Yes‚ the boys come out to stay from time to time.' So the Steelville police officer said 'Okay‚ I will give you a ride.' I thought‚ 'Yes!' By this time it was 8:30 pm. So we all get into the squad car and the officer drives us to the end of town on Highway 8 and tells us to get out as that was as far as he could go. By now it's almost dark. There was nobody on the road and Danny and I have about 15 miles to walk‚ or get a ride if we're lucky. Since it's in the work week everyone is at home so we're walking down the middle of Highway 8 eating Sugar Smacks and drinking fruit punch. No big deal.We were thinking of walking for a while and then sleeping out in the woods and then finishing the walk in the morning. It was summer and warm. We must have walked about an hour and it is pitch black out on the road. Cloudy skies. No moon. Almost no one driving down the road. If they did‚ they were not stopping for us. At this time I stopped to retie my boot. Danny yelled‚ 'Did you see that?' I said‚ 'No‚ what was it?' He said‚ 'Something jumped over the blacktop road and ran into the woods.' I said‚ 'It was a deer.' He said‚ 'No‚ it jumped over the blacktop. A deer doesn't do that! It's over twenty feet wide!' he yells. He's jumping around‚ freaking me out. So we were arguing about this event for some time and then we both saw this blinding orange‚ hot-looking glow slicing through the clouds like a knife. A hot orange glow. I said‚ 'It's a helicopter!' But it was moving very fast plus it was going up and back‚ making incredible turns. We were amazed.By this time‚ it must have been 11:30 pm. We may have walked 4 or 5 miles. We were not in a hurry. We still had 12 or so miles to go. Then it happened. The glowing orange light came back around toward us. And by this time it was over us. I knew it wasn't a helicopter and fear went through me like never before. This thing was the size of a 3 story building without making a sound. It was the last thing I remembered‚ seeing this huge glowing orange craft over us.The next thing I remember‚ I was waking up inside of a large glass cylinder. It went from the floor to the ceiling. I woke up feeling very calm and wondering where I was. By the time my eyes adjusted to the light‚ I was in the craft. I was scared again. That's when I heard a voice in my head: 'Stay calm‚' it said. I looked straight ahead and saw a reptile being about 8 feet tall. It was wearing some kind of a breastplate and ankle and shin covers. He told me his name. I don't remember. It was hard to say. I forgot. Then I looked next to me‚ on my right‚ and there was Danny. He was in a cylinder too‚ but he was frozen in place. With his arms on the glass over his head and his fist looked like he was beating on the glass.This reptile creature told me not to worry. He was not to be harmed. I looked around the craft and the ceiling was tall. It must have been 2 stories high but at a floor level of about 10 to 15 feet. The walls were gold with every color of light and it was circular very clean and shiny. Then the reptile started to ask if was interested in the ship? I said‚ 'How does it work?' The reptile started to tell me two magnetic fields are holding back the charged plasma stream which travels around in a ring at high speeds and high temperatures and gives the ship energy. Most I do not remember. It seems I understood what it was telling me but this reptile was planning on taking us somewhere. I told him I did not want to go. He told me I was royalty. My blood was royalty and I would be treated like a king after we arrived. I told the reptile‚ 'No‚ please take us back to the road. Let us go!' It did not argue with me. It just nodded. It then told me I should not be with this one. He meant Danny.The reptile is burnt into my memory. The shape and color‚ the face and the head. It was not at all aggressive to me. The hands had 5 fingers and it had a very muscular body. It was standing next to a control panel in the middle of this large room about 10 feet away from me. The light was so bright but not blinding. I could see everything perfectly. He told me about a tragic happening to the Earth that is to be‚ but said‚ 'We will come for you before it happens'. I had no idea what he was talking about. All I knew was I wanted off and right now. Our backpacks were still on our backs and I was ready for anything.His face was very bony with green-brown scales. Tiny ones. And the breastplate went to the middle of where the waist would be just above a gold black belt or utility belt. It was wide - 6 or 8 inches wide. The plate was gold and black with silver. It didn't wear any pants. I didn't notice any genitals in the crotch area. It did have a short tail that didn't touch the floor. It wore ankle and shin guards up to the knees. I really didn't feel comfortable being there talking with this creature. I just wanted to leave.The next thing I remember we were in a pickup truck. This old man was driving and we were almost at my grandma's road. He stopped the truck and said. Here you go boys'. Danny and I got out and we walked up to my grandma's house. She was up because of the call earlier. She was waiting for us. I had no idea what time it was. We walked into her house and it was 1:00 am in the morning. I thought it must have been 4 or 5. I told my grandma what happened and if she believed us. She told me‚ 'Yes‚ I believe you and‚ yes‚ I've seen them for a long time'.Danny and I sat on my grandma's front porch all night‚ waiting to see it again‚ but it didn't show up. Years later I started to remember more of this encounter. It's hard for me to believe this reptile let us go and didn't take us away. 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The post Siamese Maine Coon Mix: Pictures‚ Care‚ Traits &; Info by Beth Crane appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Click to Skip Ahead Characteristics Kittens Temperament &; Intelligence Food &; Diet  Exercise Training Grooming Health and Conditions Fun Facts Maine Coons and Siamese cats are easily recognizable‚ and each is stunningly unique in temperament and appearance. It’s no surprise then that cat lovers have bred the two together‚ producing an extra-large cat with an incredible personality! Siamese Maine Coon mixes are as interesting as they are pretty‚ so read on to discover more about this exotic mix. Height: 8–16 inches Weight: 15–22 pounds Lifespan: 8–15 years Colors: Any combination‚ point patterning‚ ticked patterning Suitable for: Owners looking for a gentle cat‚ owners who work from home‚ and families who want a talkative cat Temperament: Loyal &; loving‚ talkative‚ easy-going‚ people-centered‚ gentle The Siamese Maine Coon is a mix unlike any other. Combining the size and gentle strength of the Maine Coon with the talkative mischief of the Siamese‚ this crossbreed brings joy to everyone lucky enough to own one. The Siamese Maine Coon is ideal for families‚ and they are ultimately happiest when they’re around their humans. Siamese Maine Coon Mix Characteristics Siamese Maine Coon Mix Kittens View this post on Instagram A post shared by HERE‚ HAVE A KITTEN! (@herehaveakitten) Siamese Maine Coon kittens are adorable‚ and their large paws seem too big for their bodies. This is because they’ll have a lot of growing to do‚ particularly if they take after their Maine Coon parent! Finding breeders shouldn’t be too difficult since both are very popular breeds. However‚ being prepared for your kitten is imperative. Siamese Maine Coon kittens will be as rambunctious and bold as any other. However‚ their large size and need for attention should be considered before you dive in and adopt one. They’ll need someone around throughout the day more than other breeds‚ and you’ll need sturdy play equipment that can safely handle their size as they grow. Image Credit: Left: Siamese cat (Stockorm‚ Shutterstock)‚ Right: Maine Coon (TanyaBond‚ Shutterstock) Temperament &; Intelligence of the Siamese Maine Coon Mix The Siamese Maine Coon is an intelligent crossbreed‚ and Siamese and Maine Coon cats are often described as almost “dog-like” in behavior. They need someone home with them for much of the day since they love being around people. While the Maine Coon is more laid back than the Siamese‚ the Siamese Maine Coon will likely be talkative thanks to their Siamese parent. Because of their intelligence‚ they can be taught tricks and walked on a leash with a harness‚ which is an excellent exercise for them. However‚ it also means they need lots of mental stimulation. Puzzle feeders and toys are an excellent way to keep your Siamese Maine Coon Mix engaged and entertained while you’re working out of the house‚ as they’ll likely be right on your lap or pining while you’re away. Are These Cats Good for Families? The Siamese Maine Coon Mix is an excellent family pet if you have the space for them. The large cats are a good choice for families with children. They live for affection and attention and do well in a busy family environment where they can be the center of attention. They’re not usually skittish if they’ve been properly socialized‚ and they can comfortably navigate a bustling family home and are confident around visitors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danni Menz (@danni_2809) Does This Breed Get Along With Other Pets? The Siamese Maine Coon is an easy-going feline that can get along well with other cats and dogs if they’ve been well socialized. Both the Maine Coon and Siamese are known to be confident‚ and the Siamese Maine Coon should handle social interactions with other pets well. They will enjoy the company of another pet to play with while their owners aren’t home‚ but it depends on the individual. It’s important to remember that while the Siamese Maine Coon Mix inherits the traits from their parents‚ socializing them with other cats and dogs from kittenhood is extremely important to ensure they’re comfortable and happy. They can still experience stress and fear when introduced to pets they’ve never encountered‚ so it’s crucial not to assume they’ll be fine just because their parents were!  Small furry pets such as rabbits or hamsters should never be left alone with your Siamese Maine Coon since they’re prolific hunters thanks to their Maine Coon heritage. They have a high prey drive‚ so keep your small pets safely out of harm’s way in an area your Siamese Maine Coon cannot get to prevent tragedies from occurring. Things to Know When Owning a Siamese Maine Coon Mix: Before you adopt a Siamese Maine Coon‚ take a lot at some of their care requirements‚ including food‚ exercise‚ and health concerns. Food &; Diet Requirements Your Siamese Maine Coon will need a balanced and nutritious diet. The nutritional requirements of your Siamese Maine Coon Mix will depend on how big they end up. Large breed cats like the Maine Coon need specific amounts of calories and protein to ensure they grow at the correct pace‚ so your Siamese Maine Coon Mix will likely need the same if their parents are big. Animal proteins should be the first ingredient in your Siamese Maine Coon Mix’s food‚ no matter what your budget. Try to get the best food you can afford‚ and use feeding guidelines from the packaging or your vet to ensure your Siamese Maine Coon stays in shape. They can suffer from joint problems‚ so keeping them at a healthy weight is imperative. Exercise Siamese Maine Coons are full of energy as kittens (as most are)‚ so they’ll need plenty of toys and stimulation to keep them occupied. As they grow‚ they slow down and aren’t as active. However‚ the Siamese Maine Coon isn’t a lap cat and needs plenty of playtime to keep them trim and their joints supple. Because of their size and need for space‚ taking your Siamese Maine Coon out for walks on a leash and harness can be a great way to exercise them. Just be ready for people to stop and ask you questions about them! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ash AW (@kiaryou) Training The Siamese Maine Coon is an intelligent crossbreed‚ thanks to their clever parents. They can learn tricks such as fetch and give paw‚ be harness trained‚ and even perform showier tricks! Short training sessions are ideal for Siamese Maine Coons; they stimulate their minds and are a great bonding activity. Positive reinforcement is the only method you should use‚ which involves using treats and praise as rewards for good behavior. Grooming Your Siamese Maine Coon’s grooming needs depend heavily on the type of coat they inherit from their parents. Some Siamese Maine Coons inherit a shorter‚ glossier coat similar to their Siamese parents. They need brushing a few times a week to remove dead hair and promote skin health‚ and they’ll likely have slightly longer hair than the Siamese but not enough to require intense grooming. On the other hand‚ Maine Coons have very long‚ thick hair that requires daily brushing to keep it in check and tangle-free. If your cat inherits the Maine Coon’s luscious fur‚ a wire comb with rounded tips can keep their dense undercoat knot-free. Pay particular attention to your Siamese Maine Coon’s hind legs‚ rump‚ “armpits‚” and behind their ears; they’re more likely than others to develop tangles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natallia Balashova (@mainecoon_ruby_cristal) Health and Conditions Because the Siamese Maine Coon is a crossbreed‚ you may think they’re healthier than their purebred parents. While that can sometimes be the case‚ the Siamese Maine Coon is vulnerable to health conditions that they can inherit from their parents‚ which can have a serious impact on their lives. Luckily‚ the likelihood of a Siamese Maine Coon inheriting genetic health conditions commonly found in Maine Coons and Siamese is lower than purebred cats because of the diversity in their genes. Minor Conditions Obesity Dental disease Asthma Megaesophagus Dermatitis Hyperesthesia Glaucoma Strabismus Serious Conditions Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Hip dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy Lymphoma Arthritis Mast cell tumors Amyloidosis Diabetes Male vs Female Male cats are usually larger than females‚ and the same is true of the Siamese Maine Coon Mix. It’s more apparent if they take after their Maine Coon parent since male Maine Coons can be several inches larger (and pounds heavier) than their female counterparts! Male cats tend to have broader faces than females‚ and females are more daintily built. 3 Little-Known Facts About the Siamese Maine Coon Mix 1. Maine Coons Were the Biggest Domestic Cats in The World Up until the development and spread of the Savannah cat in the 1980s‚ the Maine Coon was known as the largest domestic cat breed in the world (and is still considered the largest non-hybrid). The world record for the longest domestic cat is held by a Maine Coon named Barivel of Italy‚ who measures a staggering 47 inches long! 2. There’s No Way to Know What Your Siamese Maine Coon Mix Will Look Like Because the Siamese Maine Coon is a crossbreed‚ an unpredictable mix of traits from both their Maine Coon and Siamese parents can be inherited and expressed. Your cat may be big and fluffy like the Maine Coon but be clingy and vocal like the Siamese. They may have the slender‚ exotic head shape of the Siamese or the wide and bold muzzle of the Maine Coon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by beno &; chai (@benoandchai) 3. The Siamese is One of the Oldest Breeds in the World Texts depicting Siamese cats originating in Thailand date back to as early as the 14th century when Thailand was known as Siam. They were revered at the time‚ and their original name‚ “Wichien-maat‚” in their native language‚ translates to “moon diamond.” Final Thoughts The Siamese Maine Coon is a cat like no other. Their parents’ vastly different physical attributes can give them a unique appearance‚ but they’re always loving and loyal. They’re intelligent and affectionate‚ making them excellent family pets. They get along well with children and tolerate most pets. The Siamese Maine Coon is a cat that will undoubtedly turn heads should you be lucky enough to own one! Sources https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-cat-(domestic) https://www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/tips-for-grooming-long-haired-cats#:~:text=While%20short%2Dhaired%20cats%20need‚from%20becoming%20tangled%20and%20matted. https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/looking-after-your-pet/kittens-cats/maine-coon https://www.alleycat.org/resources/cat-socialization-continuum-guide/#:~:text=To%20become%20socialized%2C%20a%20cat‚they%20do%20no%20harm%20either. https://www.pdsa.org.uk/get-involved/our-campaigns/weigh-up/your-kitten/exercising-your-kitten#:~:text=Just%20like%20any%20other%20pet‚friend%20active%20throughout%20the%20day.   Featured Image Credit: Left: Siamese cat (ecuadorplanet‚ Shutterstock)‚ Right: Maine Coon (Utekhina Anna‚ Shutterstock) The post Siamese Maine Coon Mix: Pictures‚ Care‚ Traits &; Info by Beth Crane appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

The browser-based game Infinite Craft has taken the Internet by storm with its crazy combination and seemingly endless possibilities. Getting started with Infinite Craft is easy enough‚ but you’ll eventually hit a wall as you try to create specific things. Some basic materials like Metal are shockingly hard to create‚ and sometimes the game will give you something completely random even if you’re deliberately trying to discover a certain item or ingredient. This guide contains a complete list of every crafting recipe that has been discovered in Infinite Craft‚ so it should be able to help you on your journey to create the rarest combinations in the game. Related: How to make Batman in Infinite Craft Every Combination in Infinite Craft ItemFirst IngredientSecond IngredientAbominable SnowmanWater + YetiYetiAdamMud VenusAlfredBatmanWisdomAlligatorSwampTrumpAmazonJungleRiverAmberCologne FossilAmericaRainbow ContinentAmmoniteFossilRollAncientRuinsTownAndroidSoftware ...

Since Helldivers 2 is a live service game‚ you can expect a tiered currency system. You can earn badges by doing certain objectives during the missions that unlock weapons‚ gear‚ and other items that make you stand out. The other is Super Credits‚ the premium currency acquired one way — till now. To learn how to get Super Credits for free in Helldivers 2‚ you might want to read below.  Helldivers 2: How to get Super Credits for free Super Credits are surprisingly inexpensive in Helldivers 2. Unlike most games that feature a premium currency‚ there’s value behind them‚ and doesn’t feel like you’re being robbed. But having the option of getting them free is great as well.  Related: How to increase mission difficulty in Helldivers 2 To get Super Credits for free must simply play any mission. However‚ while you’re in the mission‚ look for orange or blue storage crates. They can be hard to come. But I found a handful by going to the many question marks scattered ...

Persona 3 Reload made me realize what a personal experience the original release provided. It’s funny‚ what a difference nearly 18 years can make‚ and how little that amount of time changes the ingredients that make up a great interactive experience. When Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 arrived in North America in late 2006‚ building on fresh brand recognition produced by Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne‚ it offered a compelling RPG experience like none I had ever experienced. I was utterly enthralled. While playing the revitalized remake‚ I felt the familiar magic at work once again. The reasons for my enchantment had changed sometimes‚ as had the game’s finer details and presentation. Mostly‚ those differences make Persona 3 Reload the definitive edition of an already very good game. The exceptions to that happy rule warrant a special mention‚ so let’s get that out of the way. Persona 3 has seen multiple enhanced releases over the years‚ in Persona 3 FES (also released on t...