Article: Leopard geckos rarely need to be bathed. In fact, over-bathing your gecko can dry out its skin and cause disease. You should only bathe your gecko if it is having difficulties shedding or a veterinarian instructs you to wash it.  You can also wash your gecko if it is noticeably dirty. However, you should avoid doing so more than once a month. This method for washing your leopard gecko can also be used to clean other large lizards. Before you take your gecko out of its vivarium, you need to wash your hands with hot water and soap. This will help prevent you from transferring microorganisms to your gecko that could potentially make it ill or kill it. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the soap off of your hands too, as soap can make your gecko very ill. You should also wash your hands after handling the gecko to prevent spreading any diseases from it to others. Once you have determined that your gecko needs a bath, fill a small container with warm water up to the bottom of its belly, generally less than a half-inch (13mm). Because geckos are cold-blooded and unable to regulate their body temperature, make sure that the water is between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (27 to 32 degrees Celsius).  Avoid using any soaps. These may make your gecko extremely ill. Just use warm water unless instructed otherwise. If your leopard gecko is having difficulty shedding, let it soak for a few minutes and gently pour water over its back. This will help moisten and soften the dead skin. Be sure to avoid getting water in the gecko’s eyes, which can easily dry out. Your veterinarian might also suggest adding a drop of mineral oil to the water. This will help soften the shedding skin and make it come off easier.  If your leopard gecko has a fungal infection on its skin, your veterinarian make recommend that you add a little Betadine solution to the water. After the gecko is comfortably in the warm water, dampen a washcloth, paper towel or a Q-tip and gently massage its skin. This will clean your gecko and remove any dead skin. Do not pull on any shedding skin. This could hurt your gecko, leading to skin damage and possibly an infection.  Do not scrub too hard and rip the skin off your gecko. In places, the shedding skin will still be attached to the new skin underneath it. There will likely still be pieces of dead skin attached to your gecko when you finish. You can also rub your gecko with your fingertips. However, be sure to resist the temptation to pluck any flakes of dead skin. If you brush gently, a toothbrush may also help remove dead skin. After you have properly bathed your leopard gecko, you should dry it with a cloth or paper towel. Gently wrap the gecko in the cloth, keeping its head exposed. Softly rub the animal’s body in slow circular motions with your cloth, and then gently wipe the top of its head and its vent area.  Throw away any paper towels immediately, and be sure to wash and disinfect any washcloths you use. Be sure to dry your gecko quickly to keep it from getting too cold.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check to see if your gecko is dirty. Wash your hands. Fill a small container with warm water. Scrub the gecko. Dry your gecko.
Article: Tune into a popular channel, like 19. Other channels are seldom monitored, and 6 is often hogged by illegally over-powered stations who transmit for long periods of time.  There are 40 stations for CB radio and you’re sure to find someone talking on one of these stations. Listen out for some common CB codes:  10-1 means the reception is poor. 10-4 means messaged received. 10-7 means out of service. 10-9 means repeat message 10-20 means what’s your location? Listen to the channel for a few moments. If there are people talking, politely wait for a break. When you're sure it's clear, ask for a radio check. Wait for a response. If no one responds, re-issue a radio check, but wait patiently before doing so.  When another operator responds, interpret their response.  Many operators are truck drivers who aren't looking for conversation. Others are enthusiasts that can not wait to chat. Follow the tone of the other person/people. Be polite. Nobody wants to communicate with a rude operator. Also be sure not to take up too much air time while on a crowded station. Plan to use the CB radio with your friends by picking a station to use. Once you are apart, send out a radio check and wait for a response.  Say something simple like, “This Wendy at the old lodge, over.” Wait a couple moments before sending out the signal again. Once your contact responds, you can use the CB to chat. Do not use a crowded station for small talk. Channel 9 is immediately reported to highway patrol, police, and rescue services in the area. Use this station to relay any distress message such as suspicious activity or vehicle failure.  This station is also used by authorities to issue out important messages like an amber alert. Never plan to use this station for small talk.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Explore the channels. Issue a radio check. Use CB with friends. Contact emergency services on channel 9.