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Chemical Zombies; The Bane Of Industry
The Chemical Zombie
Threat Level: Orange
Chemical zombies are a rarity these days. Thanks to the protective and preventative steps that chemists now take to prevent spills and other laboratory accidents, the number of chemical zombies created is significantly lower than it has been in the past.
Throughout history man has made attempts to control his environment. Starting with the mixing of plant extracts to make dyes for clothing and cave paintings, chemistry has been at the heart of mans’ attempt at this control.
Chemical Zombies are an unfortunate side effect of these attempts, and while rare in today’s controlled environments, they still pose a threat to anyone whom they encounter. We call chemical zombies the bane industry because their height was during the Industrial Revolution when chemists were first trying to manipulate elements to create new creations in order to increase the output of cotton mills, coal mines, iron production, etc.
Identification
Identifying a chemical zombie is relatively easy. Their creation is a side effect of their coming into contact with a certain mix of elements in just the correct quantities. Unfortunately there is little information on what the elements or their quantities are as the chemist mixing them are usually the first ones turned, though it is known that sodium and potassium are essential to the combination in approximately 32% and 35% respectively.
Luckily this mix has an obvious and immediate effect on the human flesh making the physical look of this zombie type particularly obvious. Their skin becomes clearer and takes on a grey pallor making them look translucent and allowing the veins to stand out visibly. Since the zombie no longer uses oxygen the blood carries, even the veins take on a blue color. This occurs because the blood eventually expels the oxygen to nearby cells that have not yet died, but as the heart has stopped pumping it to the lungs, the blood is not further oxygenated.
The eyes of the chemical zombie also change in that they begin to bulge out of their sockets and the color of the whites take on a brownish color. The hair turns gray and then white and eventually falls out completely. The finger and toe nails decay quickly becoming yellow and then brown and black over time.
What you have in the end is a blue grey, bald human with bulging brown eyes and black nails. All of this happens over the course of about a week from initial infection making it quite obvious that they are not normal humans.
On top of all this, the chemicals that turned the human into a zombie work to increase the decay rate of any wound the zombie receives. This means that even the smallest of scrapes become gaping wounds over a short time. It also causes limbs to fail more readily causing these zombies to die of their own accord quicker than most other types.
Spread
Called witch doctors, alchemists, and finally chemists, those who take various items and combine them to make something new are usually the ones who initialize this type of outbreak. Unfortunately for these folks they are also the most likely to become infected first and spread the outbreak from there.
The way that this particular infestation spreads is through contact of bodily fluids from the affected to the unaffected. For some unknown reason the salivary glands of this particular zombie type not only continue to function, but take on a similarity to venom sacks that hold a larger amount of fluid than previously assumed possible. It is believed that the saliva is produced by removal of water from the other bodily fluids from areas no longer used by the body like the kidneys, pancreas, and liver.
A bite from a chemical zombie has an nearly 100% transmission rate. The saliva is full of the chemical combination and travels into the bloodstream of the bitten individual causing them to turn within minutes from a human into a zombie. Body death occurs in seconds as the chemical combination immediately destroys the heart and brain tissues as soon as they are reached.
Termination
Terminating the chemical zombie is rather easy. As mentioned earlier their decay rates are significantly higher than that of any other zombie type and if left to their own devices, they rarely last longer than a month due to the scrapes and bruises they receive by merely moving through the world.
Of course for safety’s sake termination upon encountering a chemical zombie is highly recommended. Destruction or detachment of the head is the best way to terminate them, but it must be noted that care must be taken as the salivary glands and the venom-sack-like pouches are contained there. For this reason we recommend decapitation over destruction unless done from a safe distance (>35ft. recommended.)
Fire and acid can also be used for termination if necessary. In one highly unusual circumstance, water can actually be used to completely destroy these zombies. While the reasons are being researched, it is currently believed that the addition of water to the current chemical mix that created the zombie dilutes that mix destroying the zombie itself. This is again an assumption and we realize there are significant holes in the theory, at the same time chemical zombies suspended in water for several days do seem to simply dissolve.
Luckily this means that it is difficult or impossible for these zombies to cross larger bodies of water and means that those living on islands, oil rigs, or even on the far side of a river are relatively safe from attack. It also gives us another great tool to use. If you can entrap a zombie or group in a lake, pond, or pool then you can effectively destroy them. Unfortunately you also destroy that water supply for several years.
NOTE: A rain storm will not destroy these zombies as the saturation levels needed are not reached in nearly the capacity necessary.
Summary
Chemical zombies are dangerous and should be avoided at all costs, but because of the many, relatively easy ways they can be destroyed and because of their rarity, they are only classified at the Yellow Threat Level. They are still to be avoided at all cost and terminated if it can be done safely and efficiently.
Chemical zombies are easy to flee from and one can easily protect themselves from the chemical zombie. It is the only type of zombie to be affected in any way by water. So where ever you choose to run to in a chemical zombie outbreak, make sure you dig a moat.
Photo Credits: ohmann alianne, Milosz1
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There seems to be a great deal of confusion on whether or not zombies will attack animals, and if they do, will those animals become infected, simply die, or go on with their lives. As this video shows, some types of zombies will indeed attack animals that enter their vicinity, but this is not always the case.
Some types of zombies will indeed attack an animal, though those same types will typically attack any warm or moving object. Some types of zombies will only attack certain types of animals (e.g., mammals but not lizards,) and some types of zombies will only go after a human being.
To make this a little more straightforward we have come up with the following lists to help you in knowing whether or not your family pets are safe.
Zombies that Will Attack Animals:
Zombies that Will Only Attack Humans
- Chemical Zombies
- Nano-Zombies
- Techno-Zombies
- Other Miscellaneous
To understand how to identify each type of zombie, please click on the links above and review the various articles. This will advise you on how to identify your zombies, and find out whether they are a threat to only you, or if you need to protect your pets as well.
One important item to note when reviewing the articles, not all zombie types can be spread to your animals. So while you may want to protect Spot from being eaten, if he does get bitten, you do not necessarily need to put him out of his misery.
If your pet/horse/cow/sheep does receive a bite, and you are unsure what type of zombie you have encountered, the safest option is to put the animal down. We understand that this is difficult (nigh on impossible for some.) We are pet owners and animal lovers ourselves, and to have to put down your own animal is one of the most difficult decisions one can make, even if it isn’t due to an infected bite from a zombie.
That said, the infected pet is no longer the loving, caring creature you have shared time and adventures with. If not now, then soon it will turn into a vicious, ravenous creature with only your death in mind.
If you cannot bring yourself to put your pet down, and you have not been able to identify the type of zombie bite it has received, you have two options.
- Have an acquaintance do the dirty work for you. Do NOT let a friend do it. It will ruin your relationship completely. You will always question your decision, and if a friend has to put down your beloved pet, you will forever look at them with that question, and that anger. Make sure the person you ask is someone you either don’t like, or don’t have a close connection with. It will change your relationship with them as well, but it’s less likely to ruin a friendship. Ironically, it may even lead to a stronger connection with that person.
- Lock the possibly infected animal up and monitor it over the course of several days. An infection that can spread to an animal will show its signs within 72-120 hours (three to five days.) If your pet is still its same old self after that time, you can consider yourself reasonably safe and release them.
NOTE: We cannot stress enough how dangerous, and frankly stupid this option is. Primarily, keeping a potentially infected animal locked up for up to a week can cause issues of its own. What if you have to move because of a coming horde? What about the animals natural biological processes and the necessary cleanup? Where can you keep a horse locked up that where you can guarantee it won’t escape, break free, etc.?
Additionally, there is no guarantee that even after five, ten, or even 100 days that your pet is guaranteed infection free. All creatures have different resistances to infections. Your chihuahua may be naturally immune to the zombie bacteria, but can still pass it on if he bites you. The only way to guarantee your safety from your pet is to put it down, no matter how difficult the decision.
To be blunt, it’s you or them. In a war against the zombification of all humanity your pet may become collateral damage. It’s sad, it’s difficult to come to terms with, it’s your only guarantee for safety.
In the war against zombies, animals are often caught in the middle. Many people are forced to abandon their pets when they go on the run. Even more are turned and have no recollection of their family and friends, much less their pets.
While some animals are trained to help humanity against the zombie threats, many are left to fend for themselves and have been known to become a danger in themselves. Feral packs of both dogs, cats, and even escaped zoo animals have been known to roam urban wastelands after an outbreak.
For these reasons, we recommend that if you are a pet owner and you realize that an outbreak is occurring, please do something about your pets. They will not likely be able to make it through the outbreak alive, and may even become a danger to you and your survival group. We know it’s difficult, but it may become necessary.
Video Credit: VideoSlave
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