A Japanese man died after a bite from his pet hamster caused anaphylactic shock, Mainichi Shimbun reports. Ther nameless forty-something succumbed after repeated bites from the animal sensitised his immune system to such a degree that the final mouthful provoked a fatal bout of asthma.

An autopsy proved that the victim had suffered an acute reaction to protein contained in the homicidal hamster's saliva. Shortly after the assault, he began to cough and wheeze. By the time he reached Saitama Red Cross Hospital, his heart and lungs had ceased to function.

Hospital doctor Kazuya Kiyota noted that although 17 cases of pet-induced anaphylaxis had been reported in Japan since 1995, death as a result was rare. Whether al-Qaeda or the black ops arm of the CIA are taking an interest in the mammalian Nikita is not noted.


What is Gooey up to these days?

noepie said:

He's going through his list of friends, I let you know when he gets to the F,
And I better check on Dawntreader

Tell him we got his post card today! ...and give him a few of these for me!







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[Edited 10/1/04 7:29am]

Fhunkin said:

I know he has left our community. Sad but true.

noepie said:

Damn. Who would think that a could take you to the . I'm glad that I only have 1 male feline to worry about.