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butta9999 · November 5, 2009, 12:52 AM

JohnKSa-

Mate the CZ is a fine rifle. It is almost too easy when using the Subsonics.

As for the Myxo virus it was introduced into Australia in 1950 to bring the rabbit numbers down. It killed off about 95% of them. As the years went on rabbits became immune to it.

Any rabbit which catches Myxo will die. The usual signs are swelling around the eyes. Sometimes the eyes are completly shut. In this case the rabbit has not much to go. I usually knock them over the head as you can just pick them up.

There is no danger of the virus infecting humans or other animals. But you would not eat a rabbit which has myxo.

Myxo will generally only be present when rabbit numbers are high in concentrated areas and is passed on by mosquito bites. Usually in the spring when moisture is around and mosquito's breed.

I have hunted rabbits for years and seeing these sick rabbits is pretty cruel. Its like the Ebloavirus for bunnies. Not a nice way to go..

I hope that answers the question for you John.

November 5, 2009, 12:52 AM	#10
butta9999 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 692	JohnKSa- Mate the CZ is a fine rifle. It is almost too easy when using the Subsonics. As for the Myxo virus it was introduced into Australia in 1950 to bring the rabbit numbers down. It killed off about 95% of them. As the years went on rabbits became immune to it. Any rabbit which catches Myxo will die. The usual signs are swelling around the eyes. Sometimes the eyes are completly shut. In this case the rabbit has not much to go. I usually knock them over the head as you can just pick them up. There is no danger of the virus infecting humans or other animals. But you would not eat a rabbit which has myxo. Myxo will generally only be present when rabbit numbers are high in concentrated areas and is passed on by mosquito bites. Usually in the spring when moisture is around and mosquito's breed. I have hunted rabbits for years and seeing these sick rabbits is pretty cruel. Its like the Ebloavirus for bunnies. Not a nice way to go.. I hope that answers the question for you John. __________________ Knowledge is Power!