A classic MasterLock has 64,000 possible combinations, but with a few simple tricks and a web-based algorithm you can crack the code in fewer than 8 guesses. Start with the triangle pointing down to 0 on the dial. It does not matter which way you turn to get there. Pull on the U-lock as if you had put in the right combination and wanted to open the lock. " As you turn the dial, you'll reach a point where the dial gets stuck. It will only move between two close points, either between two numbers (like 10 and 11) or between two half numbers (like 2.5 and 3.5). Write down the number in between the grooves as your first sticking point. For example, if you are stuck between 2.5 and 3.5, right down 3 as your first sticking point. If this number is a half number, like 1.5 (sticking point is between 1 and 2), ignore it. Release the lock to turn the dial and repeat this step until you find the next sticking point. This number will be under 11. Repeat the previous step, holding the lock as if you were opening it and turning the dial until it sticks. Record the number in between the sticking points -- if you are stuck between 4.5 and 5.5, your second sticking point is 5. Like before, ignore half-sticking points (2.5, 9.5) and continue until you have a whole number. This number will also be below 11. Put about half as much pressure as before on the top of the lock as before. You are completely trying to pry it open, but you are putting some pressure on it as if you were opening the U on top of the lock. You will be able to turn past this number, but you'll feel the dial slow down as it passes this point. Record this number as the resistance point. You can turn the dial past this resistance point multiple times, all counter-clockwise, to make sure you feel resistance in the same place each time. While you can do some basic math to figure out the exact location by hand, online hackers have posted a free algorithm to determine the 8 potential combinations for your lock online. This calculator will give you two potential sticking points to test out. The online algorithm will provide the first digit for you and offer two potential third digits at the bottom. Turn to the first one to test it out. If one of the third digits is "15," go to 15 on the dial. With the dial on the potential digit, pull hard on the lock. Note how much resistance the lock gives. Do the same thing with the second potential digit. Compare this with the resistance from the first number -- one of them should be much easier to pull on then the other. You can check them multiple times, but one number will provide noticeably less resistance when you pull on the lock. Click on this digit in the algorithm online. You should see the box labeled "second digit" fill up with 8 possible numbers. Now that you have your 8 possible combinations, the only thing to do is try them all out. The first and last number will all be the same, but try out every one of the possible middle digits to get the lock open.
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One-sentence summary -- Know that you can cut down the number of tries needed to guess a combination lock. Set the dial to 0. Put pressure on the lock as if you were trying to open it. Turn the dial clockwise until it "sticks. Keep turning with the lock pulled tight to find the second sticking point. Loosen your pressure on the lock. Turn the dial counter-clockwise until you feel resistance. Input your first and second sticking point and resistance point into an online calculator. Try out a "third digit" provided by the computer. Pull hard on the lock as if you were opening it. Turn to the other possible third digit and pull on the lock. Choose the third digit that offered the least resistance. Try out all 8 potential combinations.

Call a local business that offers mold removal services. Many professionals will do a mold inspection for free. If no mold is found, there is no cost to you. If the inspector finds mold, they can help you remove it. Large amounts of black mold may be difficult for an untrained person to remove. If any area is missed, the mold spores can recolonize and the mold will grow back quickly. A trained professional will ensure that the entire area is mold-free. Mold spores can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested, but this varies person to person. Allergies are typically responsible for a person's reaction to mold. To be on the safe side, wear a mask and gloves. Be sure that you clean the entire area to get rid of any microscopic spores that could start a new colony of mold.
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One-sentence summary -- Have an inspection done. Hire a professional for mold removal. Stay safe around black mold.

Search online for "exotic animal vet" and your location. It's wise to find an experienced exotic vet before you bring home your snake. That way, you can schedule an appointment as quickly as possible if it gets sick. While many snake owners don't bring their pets to the vet regularly, check-ups every 6 to 12 months are recommended for reptiles. At a minimum, you should get your snake an initial check-up soon after you bring it home. Make sure your snake appears alert and flicks its tongue in and out regularly. Check for any marks or discharges on its skin, eyes, and mouth, and try to listen to its breathing to make sure it's not wheezing. Each day, change and wash the water bowl and remove any droppings or soiled bedding. Try to clean up soiled spots promptly, as leaving droppings in the tank increases the risk of your snake getting sick. Be sure to wash your hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds after handling your snake or cleaning its enclosure. Keep your snake in a second back-up tank while you clean the main enclosure. Throw out all of the old bedding, and wash the tank and hiding spots with a reptile-safe disinfectant. Rinse away the disinfectant with hot water, then add fresh bedding and put the enclosure back together. You can find reptile-safe disinfectants online and at pet stores. Avoid washing the enclosure in the kitchen sink or near any areas where you prepare food. When your snake sheds, its old skin should come off in one long, tube-shaped piece. Make sure that the eye caps have shed; take your pet to the vet if they haven't so they can be properly removed. To promote healthy shedding, keep coarse branches in the tank and make sure the humidity stays between 40% and 60%. Shedding is an important indicator of your pet's health. Young milk snakes can shed 12 or more times a year, and adults typically shed every 2 to 3 months. The shedding process takes 1 to 2 weeks. Take your snake to the vet if it has difficulty shedding or hasn't finished shedding within 2 weeks.
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Find a local exotic animal vet with experience treating snakes. Check your snake for signs of illness every day. Spot clean the enclosure daily. Disinfect the tank once a month. Keep track of your snake's shedding.