Puzzle. Oct. 10 (Happy Thanksgiving in Canada)

I'll give you a sentence that contains clues to two words that are spelt the same when the letters of one of the words is spelt backwards. Write down both words. Good Luck!
EXAMPLE: She produced a tantalising dairy product from Holland. ANSWER: Made Edam.

-1.There was not one single heavenly body, so I couldn't see the furry brown rodents scurrying past. 4 letters each

-2.Whilst travelling on a sailing vessel I noticed many water filled holes on nearby coastal rocks. 5

-3.As I twirl around 360 degrees, the cute young canine bites me a few times on the ankle. 4

-4.I was feeling quite comfortable in my sleeping bag when all of a sudden I heard the sound of some very close firearms. 4

-5.I watch the rain come down quickly as I introduce myself to the new preacher. 4

-6.The knife did pierce the soft white flesh as the nocturnal flying animals flew to their cave. 4

7.I put my pink coffee cup down after noticing a sticky white substance oozing out of a nearby acacia tree! 3

-8.I had to change the nappy on the baby's posterior after I gave back the money I owed the bookseller. 6

-9.The fluffy, meowing animals ducked in and out as I first raised one leg and then placed it down again. 4

-10.The cute little boy was quite clever as he avoided the electric transport vehicles whilst crossing the road. 5

1. Star rats - Good morning Curly, happy Thanksgiving

Bernie

Hi Bernie, thanks.

3. Spin, nips
Morning curly Happy Thanking!

2. sloop / pools

Good answers. Thanks Gerry.

10. smart/trams

Thanks Joan.

6. stab bats

Morning curly, Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks Gail. Good one.

8. diaper repaid

5. teem meet

Thanks.

9. - pets step

4. snug guns

Thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving Remi

Thanks a lot Dan.

7. mug gum

Thanks mxm.