How To Catch A Mouse:
1) Sit quietly in a dark, hidden place and wait. Choose wisely. Places with previous mouse sightings are ideal. You may have to sit for hours, so choose a spot you like.
2) Keep your ears open. Rotate them as needed to decipher any sounds. Be sure not to make any sudden movements. The only part of your body that should be moving is your ears and your head. As difficult as it is, try not to flick your tail. Such movements will alert rodents to your presence.
3) When you hear the familiar sound of a rodent—the high-pitched squeaking; the short, repetitive scratching; and the scurrying of tiny feet—cock your ears and gather the sounds. Use this information to determine where the rodent is located and what type of surface he is walking upon. This information will allow you to locate him quickly.
4) Slowly stand up and turn toward the sound. Stop and listen. Do you still hear him? If so, creep quietly in his direction. Hide behind available objects. Surprise is your best tactic. Be sure to place each paw gently to the ground as you approach. Remember: if you can hear the pitter patter of his feet, he can hear yours.
5) Crouch as close to the rodent as possible while still securing an object to hide behind. Peer around the object to observe your prey. Can you see him? Does he see you? Observe your surroundings. Try to find a place where you think you can corner him. For example, if you chase him into a flower pot or under a set of stairs, his routes of escape will be limited. Keep this chosen location in mind.
6) If he does not see you, creep quietly toward him. Keep your body low to the ground and your steps long and silent. If you can snatch him up when he least expects it, you will have your prize. When you are close enough for an attack, lower your torso to the floor with your paws and elbows to the floor, and raise your hind end in the air. Wriggle your hindquarters back and forth a few times to get a good footing and then POUNCE. Did you catch your prey?
7) If he notices you prior to your attack and attempts to flee, you will need to chase him into the location you previously chose in Step 4. Be sure to position your body such that he views your chosen location as the best route of escape. You may need to make quick, sudden movements to spook him into running toward the appropriate spot. Hopping and meowing loudly are completely appropriate.
8) Once you’ve got him in your chosen spot, capture is inevitable. You can play with your prey if you are certain that he cannot escape again. Use your paws and claws to capture him, and your teeth to do the deed. Dinner!
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1) Sit quietly in a dark, hidden place and wait. Choose wisely. Places with previous mouse sightings are ideal. You may have to sit for hours, so choose a spot you like.
2) Keep your ears open. Rotate them as needed to decipher any sounds. Be sure not to make any sudden movements. The only part of your body that should be moving is your ears and your head. As difficult as it is, try not to flick your tail. Such movements will alert rodents to your presence.
3) When you hear the familiar sound of a rodent—the high-pitched squeaking; the short, repetitive scratching; and the scurrying of tiny feet—cock your ears and gather the sounds. Use this information to determine where the rodent is located and what type of surface he is walking upon. This information will allow you to locate him quickly.
4) Slowly stand up and turn toward the sound. Stop and listen. Do you still hear him? If so, creep quietly in his direction. Hide behind available objects. Surprise is your best tactic. Be sure to place each paw gently to the ground as you approach. Remember: if you can hear the pitter patter of his feet, he can hear yours.
5) Crouch as close to the rodent as possible while still securing an object to hide behind. Peer around the object to observe your prey. Can you see him? Does he see you? Observe your surroundings. Try to find a place where you think you can corner him. For example, if you chase him into a flower pot or under a set of stairs, his routes of escape will be limited. Keep this chosen location in mind.
6) If he does not see you, creep quietly toward him. Keep your body low to the ground and your steps long and silent. If you can snatch him up when he least expects it, you will have your prize. When you are close enough for an attack, lower your torso to the floor with your paws and elbows to the floor, and raise your hind end in the air. Wriggle your hindquarters back and forth a few times to get a good footing and then POUNCE. Did you catch your prey?
7) If he notices you prior to your attack and attempts to flee, you will need to chase him into the location you previously chose in Step 4. Be sure to position your body such that he views your chosen location as the best route of escape. You may need to make quick, sudden movements to spook him into running toward the appropriate spot. Hopping and meowing loudly are completely appropriate.
8) Once you’ve got him in your chosen spot, capture is inevitable. You can play with your prey if you are certain that he cannot escape again. Use your paws and claws to capture him, and your teeth to do the deed. Dinner!
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I enjoyed this very much. I don't have any suggestions for improvement, I think it flows nicely, is written is a way that draws you in and makes you think like a cat for a few minutes.
ReplyDeleteMy curiosity abounds. If these instructions are for the species signified "cat", then a creature capable of finding (and reading) this information I presume would also be able to use a type of trap. Nonetheless, I have engaged in many hunter/prey games, and have to say that most of the time I do much the same as you.
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