 How to Care for Swamp Gas Neopets - A Simple Guide
by rurirawr
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Swamp Gas Neopets are notorious for their pungent odour. It’s the main reason why many Neopians tend to stay away from them. Although the stench might be off-putting, they’re just like any other lovely Neopet if that small flaw is disregarded. However, it’s easier said than done, sometimes even for the owners of the Swamp Gas Neopets themselves. Moreover, their owners have other issues to deal with when it comes to their diets and bringing them along for a day out. If you happen to be a struggling owner as well, then you’ve stumbled upon the right place! This article is a simple guide on how to solve some of the most common problems faced by Swamp Gas Neopets and their owners, which includes smell, food and contamination. 1. SMELL The first and foremost reason: they reek of garbage and sewers and … well, swamp gas. The smell will permeate every nook and cranny of your whole Neohome, making it virtually impossible to live in. They could potentially cause the plants in the surrounding area around them to wilt or even worse, kill them. This would be particularly devastating if it was your favourite Pink Hydrangea Bush or Potted Cypress Tree. There’s ample reason for you to be cautious. Yes, these Neopets tend to smell a little bad but it can be controlled by spraying copious amounts of sweet-smelling perfumes like the Eau de Daisy or Lavender Perfume. Your Neohome won’t be affected by the odour once you’ve applied these fragrances; instead, you’ll be breathing in the wonderful smell of flowers. Aside from that, air fresheners are a viable alternative but it doesn’t solve the root problem. You’d ideally want your Neopet to smell amazing wherever they went, instead of just looking after your Neohome. Also, swamp gas does not affect plants in any way, so the myth about plants being susceptible to the gas is just that – a myth. This has been tested and proven by multiple botanists and scientists, so you can rest assured that your favourite trees won’t be harmed.    They smell so nice and unique! 2. FOOD They demand foods that are so foul or rotten it makes you gag and tear up. You argue that even if the smell emanating from the Neopet can be covered up with cologne and perfume, the same cannot be done with the grub. The Very Stinky Cheeses or Very Rotten Tomatoes that they request for are just too pungent. Not only will it fill the whole Neohome with the smell of decaying matter, but the whole place will also be infested with bugs and germs too. And why would they even want to eat food that has gone bad anyway? Here’s a simple analogy: most normal-coloured Neopets classify snacks and desserts as treats, don’t they? Similarly, these Swamp Gas Neopets regard rotten food as delicacies. You don’t have to worry about their health when they consume these items either. Their taste buds and digestive systems have adapted to the decayed food, so they’re able to ingest them without falling ill or suffering from any side effects. However, research has shown that they tend to be unhealthy due to a severe lack of nutrients, so it’s best to limit the amount that you give to them. Regarding the fetid meals, a great way to work around it would be to buy airtight containers especially for these food items to prevent the odour from pervading the air. In addition, it would be handy for them to carry around some baking soda as they’re great at absorbing any bad smells.    So many designs to choose from!
3. CONTAMINATION "No, don’t touch this! Nor that! Don’t you even think about getting close to it!" You believe that you may lose your voice one day from screaming yourself hoarse. Shopping will be half as fun with a Swamp Gas Neopet as you always have to be on the lookout for them. The number of worries that cross your mind are plentiful. What if they touch an item in a shop and the shopkeeper charges you for it because he claims that your Neopet had infected it? That’s completely uncalled for and you’ll have to pay them, which is something you don’t want to be responsible for. There’s little cause for concern because all of this can easily be avoided. All you have to do is buy a pair of gloves for your Neopet. That way, their hands won’t be in direct contact with any materials and shopkeepers will have no reason to cheat you of your Neopoints. Additionally, Swamp Gas Neopets look rather appealing with gloves on, so you’ve basically struck three Beekadoodles with one stone* if your Neopet dons the accessory. Why three Beekadoodles, you ask? That’s because the risk of your bag of Neopoints dwindling gradually has been eliminated too. So, to sum it all up, your pet has the freedom to explore Neopia while looking spiffy and your troubles have been cleared.    Available in all sizes while stocks last! So there you have it! These simple solutions don’t require a lot of effort to achieve nor will they take a toll on your bank account. In fact, Swamp Gas Neopets might have it much easier than some other colours, like Snot and Magma. Their owners would likely be desperately trying to ensure that their Neopets don’t leave traces of mucus everywhere or burn everything up in their path. As for the readers who don’t own any Swamp Gas Neopets, did this article manage to sway your mind? Perhaps you can consider adopting one or painting your Neopets this colour. With all these problems out of the way, you might finally be able to realize and appreciate how cool they actually look with that fabulous olive skin! *Note: This is a figure of speech. No Beekadoodles were harmed or injured.
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