Ok, the softball has been hanging out there for long enough.
A few questions:
1 scraped or skinned?
2)) injection?
3) do you cut the ribs like a whole hog, or stuff the carcass and go rotisserie?
4) what sort of rub, and do you foil at the stall (which, I’m told may last upwards of 2 minutes)
5) and the question vexing alll: if you do go with scraping on, can you achieve a bite-through skin without finishing on the Weber?..
Never say Never, and by all means protect yourself, but it seems to me that this is primarily a west coast thing, and only appears elsewhere with great rarity.Wear a dust mask....
Hantavirus Infections
Also called: Hanta virus, HPS
Summary
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. It is spread by mice and rats. They shed the virus in their urine, droppings, and saliva. Tiny droplets with the virus can enter the air. People can get the disease if they breathe infected air or come into contact with rodents or their urine or droppings. You cannot catch it from people.
Early symptoms of HPS include
Later symptoms include coughing and shortness of breath.
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Muscle aches, especially in the thighs, hips and back
- Headaches
- Chills
- Dizziness
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain
Controlling rodents in and around your house is the best way to prevent infection. If you have been around rodents and have symptoms of fever, deep muscle aches, and severe shortness of breath, see your doctor immediately.
There is no specific treatment, cure, or vaccine for HPS. Patients may do better if it is recognized early and they get medical care in an intensive care unit. They often need to use a breathing machine and have oxygen therapy.
I personally sous vide my mice before smoking to an IT of 202, but I know most smoke then SV.
No need for rub...they bark up nice.
Wear a dust mask....
Hantavirus Infections
Also called: Hanta virus, HPS
Summary
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. It is spread by mice and rats. They shed the virus in their urine, droppings, and saliva. Tiny droplets with the virus can enter the air. People can get the disease if they breathe infected air or come into contact with rodents or their urine or droppings. You cannot catch it from people.
Early symptoms of HPS include
Later symptoms include coughing and shortness of breath.
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Muscle aches, especially in the thighs, hips and back
- Headaches
- Chills
- Dizziness
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain
Controlling rodents in and around your house is the best way to prevent infection. If you have been around rodents and have symptoms of fever, deep muscle aches, and severe shortness of breath, see your doctor immediately.
There is no specific treatment, cure, or vaccine for HPS. Patients may do better if it is recognized early and they get medical care in an intensive care unit. They often need to use a breathing machine and have oxygen therapy.