Lesson Five

Gnomes and Doxies

Both creatures are seen as household pests. 

Gnomes: These creatures are fairly small, with a maximum height of one foot. They are disproportionately large heads, no hair, and hornlike feet. Their skin is tough and tan-brown, and it is said they resemble a potato. They can be found in North America and Northern Europe. They are classified as XX (harmless), and are in the beast category. This means they have little intelligence and know three words: Get off me. Other than this, they have been known to grunt, scream, mutter and bite. De-gnoming: A de-gnoming is when gnomes are removed from a certain area. Gnomes have been known to scamper to watch them take place. This is necessarily because if gnomes are left to roam free and breed, the will overpopulate gardens and completely take over. They can destroy the entire thing by eating roots and plants and digging it up. How: There is two techniques for de-gnoming a garden. The first is known as Spin and Toss. If doing this, wear dragon hide gloves. After you catch a gnome, you grab it by its ankles and spin it over your head. After you toss it out of your garden it will be two dizzy to find its way back. However, this is a temporary fix and the gnomes will liking be back in a couple months. The second method is known as the Jarvey method. A jarvey is a natural predator to gnomes, so you just drop it down the gnome hole and let it do its thing. However, it usually results in a bloody mess and is seen as inhuman. 

Gnomes bites and gnome bite infection: 

The signs of a gnome bite infection is: 

• Swelling at the site of the bite

• Redness at the bite

• Pus draining from the wound

• Skin around the bite feeling feverish

If you are bitten by a gnome, you must wash the bite with soap for a minimum of three minutes. Dry the wound and apply an antibacterial potion. You can also use a healing potion such as Essence of Dittany. Afterwards, you must dress the wound with a bandage. Change bandages regularly and keep applying the antibacterial or healing potions. 

Doxies:  Doxies are also known as Biting Fairies, and they are found in Northern Europe and America. They like cool temperatures and are classified as XXX in the beast category. Doxies are covered in thick, black hair and have an extra pair of arms and legs. They are armed with two rows of razor sharp teeth and their wings are curved and thick, like a beetle's. A doxy can lay up to 500 eggs at one time. The eggs only take two-three weeks before hatching. They are incredibly venomous. If you have an infestation, you should call a professional. If not, you can buy a chemical known as Doxicide. It is foul in scent and black in colour. When sprayed on the creatures they will become paralyses, and you will then remove them from your home (wearing dragon hide gloves). 

Bites: When bitten by a doxy, most people will have a mild reaction, but some people might be allergic. Signs of a mild reaction to Doxie Venom are:

• Redness around bite

• Some swelling around bite

• Slight dizziness

• Headache

 Signs of an allergic reaction to Doxie Venom are:

• Feeling faint

• Difficulty breathing

• Numbness/Tingling

• Swelling of face

• Loss of consciousness

• Sudden mood change

• Confusion

• Extreme swelling in nodes