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Ft Polk, LA

CMLReptiles

CMLReptiles

Hooah!
Anybody know anything about the base or surrounding areas? Found out today this is most likely where I'll be stationed in a few months, just curious if there's anything to be excited about as I never realized LA had anything but swamps and weirdos :sidestep:
 
I'm not familiar with that area of Louisiana. I went to college much further south. Since it's in the Kisatchie National Forest and further inland from the Gulf as well as the Mississippi, I dare say it's going to be absolutely beautiful country and not really "swampy" at all. And I think you'll find the people to not be what you expect either. Granted, it's been many years since I've been there, but coming from New York, Louisiana was as different as night and day! I absolutely LOVED the people there, even the "crazy" cajuns, and the food is in a class by itself! Ignore what the name makes it sound like, just eat it and enjoy!
 
bapkate said:
That's so nuts!
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Armadillos are used in leprosy research because the leprosy bacterium won't grow in a culture. Also, armadillos have identical quads so that makes them really nice for research. In the early days of leprosy research, I've been told, research subjects were released when they weren't needed anymore. Also, leprosy grows really really well in armadillos (because of its preference for cool temperatures and their low body temps), so it's pretty established in those populations.
 
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