The Zombie Temp
Posted by mercutiom
July - 7 - 2010
Our team has been working to train people for the coming Zombie Apocalypse through tools and tips learned in their various fields of expertise. We expect to give you the same tools and training to ensure your one of the survivors, and not part of the undead plague.
By keeping up to date on the latest literature, tools, and training we plan to show you how to stay healthy and avoid becoming one of the undead horde that will pillage humanity. So check back with us on a regular basis to ensure you are prepared to survive the Zombie Apocalypse
Zombie Baseball Anyone?
Posted by mercutiom
While we don’t really recommend a baseball bat as a primary weapon for dealing with the undead, the thought of playing a little Zombie Brain Baseball does appeal to us. This shirt, “Zombie MLB” is sadly no longer available from Tee Fury. Sorry, but we just found out ourselves.
June - 28 - 2010
Zombie Infection Calculator
Posted by mercutiom
Ever want to know how long you’d last if bitten by a zombie. Well “The Oatmeal” has just the tool for you. Check out their’ Zombie Bite Calculator and find out how long you’d have before craving the brains and flesh of you family and friends. Here’s my personal score: Created by Oatmeal
June - 25 - 2010
AMC Brings The Walking Dead To Life
Posted by mercutiom
As mentioned recently, AMC is bringing us a television version of the comic series “The Walking Dead.” Yes, that’s right, the people who bring us “Mad Men” are diving into the undead and putting Robert Kirkman’s vision onto the small screen. They’re only a few weeks into production so far, but the images we’re seeing [...]
June - 17 - 2010
How To Walk Like A Zombie
Posted by mercutiom
By now you should be aware that the comic book (can we call it that?) series “The Walking Dead” is coming to AMC as a live action show. We’ll be delving into this in the future and may even live blog the show as it airs on a regular basis, but for now we wanted [...]
June - 16 - 2010
Our Favorite Zombie Shirt
Posted by mercutiom
So we just found this great shirt over at Threadless and had to pass it along to all our readers. ”The Food Chain” by Olly Moss is a great re-imagining of the food pyramid we all grew up with in elementary school. We’re probably going to get one for everyone on the team here, and [...]
June - 14 - 2010
Looters, Raiders, And Crazies
Posted by mercutiom
We received the following email from Jared: What about defense against uninfected humans? Raiders, looters, and crazies will be all over the place within the first few weeks of infection, probably die off as the population of uninfected dwindles, and then would likely reappear after 2-6 months after widespread infection. Any ideas on good tactics [...]
May - 4 - 2010
Who Is On Your Short List
Posted by mercutiom
You’re only going to be able to save a few people (if any) once the zombie hordes are upon us. In order to ensure you choose the right people to save you should create a list. This list will be short, very short. You’re short list should look something like this: Self Husband/Wife or Boyfriend/Girlfriend [...]
May - 3 - 2010
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
Zombies Versus Animals
Posted by mercutiom