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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:21:58 AM EDT
There I was minding my own business reading arfcom and had the ham radio on out at the shop.
I hear blood curdling screams and my name being called out, beckoning me to come quickly. Probably all the neighbors as did I thought someone was being murdered or something terrible. I start running toward the house expecting the worst. As I'm running trying not to spill my beer, I yell out " what is it, what is wrong"? Finally I hear "snake". I slowed my trot and hollered out " Well get away from it" I still couldn't see anything yet. She said it was in the driveway and crawled under those rocks there. I told her it was probably dead from a heart attack with all that screaming. lol I found it. immediately recognized the red and yellow , then chopped off it's head.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:22:58 AM EDT
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Breakfast ?
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:23:30 AM EDT
[#2]
Such a cool snake. Was…
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KY, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:24:46 AM EDT
[#3]
Coral snake?
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:26:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Amped]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MattyMattel: Coral snake? Do the jingle! Red on yellow, kill a fellow, red on black, friend of Jack. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:26:30 AM EDT
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It was probably just cold, and wanted you to bring it inside to warm up.
On her way to work one morning, Down the path alongside the lake, A tender-hearted woman saw a poor half-frozen snake. His pretty-colored skin had been all frosted with the dew. “Oh well,” she cried, “I’ll take you in and I'll take care of you.” “Take me in oh tender woman, “Take me in, for heaven's sake, “Take me in oh tender woman,” sighed the snake. She wrapped him up all cozy in a curvature of silk And then laid him by the fireside with some honey and some milk . |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:27:23 AM EDT
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Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes.
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USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:29:21 AM EDT
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WTF man. Why do people kill snakes. I get invasive snakes but why a coral...? Catch it, relocate, move on...
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:29:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. even more harmless now, being dead and all |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:29:44 AM EDT
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Never saw one of those in real life. I don't think we have'em in Missouri.
Seems like there was an old saying, something like: Red and Yellow, don't worry, he is a mellow fellow. Yellow and Red, avoid him or you'll be dead. Or maybe thats backwards... I don't get more than 15' or so from them. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:30:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. I don’t disagree, but his property his rules. Coral snakes seem to be pretty timid from the ones I have come across. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:31:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smullen: Never saw one of those in real life. I don't think we have'em in Missouri. Seems like there was an old saying, something like: Red and Yellow, don't worry, he is a mellow fellow. Yellow and Red, avoid him or you'll be dead. Or maybe thats backwards... I don't get more than 15' or so from them. Corporate wants you to spot the difference in the 2 pictures...Hint...They are the same picture LoL |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:33:52 AM EDT
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Let's see, red on yellow kills a fellow, red on black poisons jack.
I don't know. Just tell Jack he better lay back 'cause he's gonna die. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:36:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. "harmless venomous snake". Nope, it doesn't make any sense whether I read it or type it. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:41:31 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. Originally Posted By urbanredneck: WTF man. Why do people kill snakes. I get invasive snakes but why a coral...? Catch it, relocate, move on... Dogs. Pretty sure they would attack at it and it would latch on their lips and that wouldn't be good. And if by harmless you mean not very aggressive or very difficult for them to get a bite in ,I would agree. But they are very very deadly . I would rather be bit by two copperheads , maybe even a cottonmouth. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:42:25 AM EDT
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Pics of snake alarm?
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:43:30 AM EDT
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People that kill snakes are the ones that adopt pit bulls
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MD, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:45:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:45:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cavedog: "harmless venomous snake". Nope, it doesn't make any sense whether I read it or type it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cavedog: Originally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. "harmless venomous snake". Nope, it doesn't make any sense whether I read it or type it. You have to go out of your way enough to piss it off enough to bite you. Mostly. Supposedly. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:45:30 AM EDT
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Dead venomous snake = good snake.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:45:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: konger]
[#20]
Damn good kill!
I thought these were only in the ocean or very near? |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:45:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Crazyascanbe: People that kill snakes are the ones that adopt pit bulls That doesn't even remotely make sense. But stay tuned for the dog fighting thread. Coming soon. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:48:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By konger: Damn good kill! I thought these were only in the ocean or very near? This is a "coral" snake. They live in the woods. Coral lives in the ocean. |
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NE, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:49:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Crazyascanbe: People that kill snakes are the ones that adopt pit bulls No, that would be people who adopt snakes. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:49:44 AM EDT
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Comments didn't surprise me with the group of "Mostly Peaceful Poisonous Snake"
Lemme go see what they posted in the riot and looting threads.......brb |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:50:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Crazyascanbe: People that kill snakes are the ones that adopt pit bulls Just the opposite in my experience. The ones on here who bitch “poor snake wasn’t hurting anyone, good job big man” are the types with pit bulls and several poisonous snakes in an aquarium in their living room. I grew up on a farm in a heavy farming community and I don’t know a single person that gets upset about killing snakes. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:50:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kihn: You have to go out of your way enough to piss it off enough to bite you. Mostly. Supposedly. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kihn: Originally Posted By cavedog: Originally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. "harmless venomous snake". Nope, it doesn't make any sense whether I read it or type it. You have to go out of your way enough to piss it off enough to bite you. Mostly. Supposedly. Sounds like something a five year old would do... |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:51:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Crazyascanbe: People that kill snakes are the ones that adopt pit bulls Herp people and those who worship/'bate to snakes are the real weirdos. "This cold blooded thing with a brain the size of a pea loves me!" "Don't kill venomous snakes in your yard you small dicked pussy!" Yeah, nothing wrong with snake people at all. . . Venomous or aggressive = dead on sight. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:52:33 AM EDT
[#28]
Good chop
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:53:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: pr24guy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cavedog: "harmless venomous snake". Nope, it doesn't make any sense whether I read it or type it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cavedog: Originally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. "harmless venomous snake". Nope, it doesn't make any sense whether I read it or type it. Thank You, I thought it was just me. I would have used my sword for effect, good kill. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:53:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. This.....It kills things you want dead. Good Christ, since when has ARFcom become so afraid of the harmless coral snake! If you want your man card stamped, may I suggest the African Cobra at 11pm for a real challenge! |
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USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:54:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. Venomous nonetheless. Like Dumb&Dumber (not you) “You’re saying there’s a chance” Could’ve kilt the OP or his ol lady. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:54:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By explodingvarmints: Herp people and those who worship/'bate to snakes are the real weirdos. "This cold blooded thing with a brain the size of a pea loves me!" "Don't kill venomous snakes in your yard you small dicked pussy!" Yeah, nothing wrong with snake people at all. . . Venomous or aggressive = dead on sight. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By explodingvarmints: Originally Posted By Crazyascanbe: People that kill snakes are the ones that adopt pit bulls Herp people and those who worship/'bate to snakes are the real weirdos. "This cold blooded thing with a brain the size of a pea loves me!" "Don't kill venomous snakes in your yard you small dicked pussy!" Yeah, nothing wrong with snake people at all. . . Venomous or aggressive = dead on sight. I have a black snake on my property. It hangs out in a woodpile close to a couple fruit trees. I don't have a snake or rodent problem. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:54:38 AM EDT
[#33]
What has this country come to when a man gets castigated over killing a snake.
What a bunch of little girlie boys. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:56:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Crazyascanbe: People that kill snakes are the ones that adopt pit bulls |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:56:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Crazyascanbe: People that kill snakes are the ones that adopt pit bulls Congratulations You have won the stupidest post of the day award.That really takes some effort around here. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:58:23 AM EDT
[#36]
Good chop, OP.
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:00:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Codyboy: Dogs. Pretty sure they would attack at it and it would latch on their lips and that wouldn't be good. And if by harmless you mean not very aggressive or very difficult for them to get a bite in ,I would agree. But they are very very deadly . I would rather be bit by two copperheads , maybe even a cottonmouth. My Westies happened upon one in the yard once. Snake couldn’t have cared less. I just called them back and let him be. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:02:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By konger: Damn good kill! I thought these were only in the ocean or very near? Those are see snakes. 
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:04:57 AM EDT
[#39]
Killt it.
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:05:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PabloMcGlock]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. Appears you left out some facts. Less dangerous than rattlesnakes yet has the 2nd strongest venom of any snake. Good chop. “Coral snakes are small, vibrantly colored, highly venomous snakes. They have the second-strongest venom of any snake (the black mamba has the most deadly venom), but they are generally considered less dangerous than rattlesnakes because coral snakes have a less effective poison-delivery system. Coral snakes are separated into two groups: the Old World coral snakes [found in Asia] and the New World coral snakes [found in the Americas], according to Sara Viernum, a herpetologist based in Madison, Wisconsin. "New World coral snakes are considered some of the most toxic snakes in North America because their venom contains powerful neurotoxins," https://www.livescience.com/43938-coral-snakes-colors-bites-farts-facts.html |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:06:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Codyboy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 18B30: This.....It kills things you want dead. Good Christ, since when has ARFcom become so afraid of the harmless coral snake! If you want your man card stamped, may I suggest the African Cobra at 11pm for a real challenge! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 18B30: Originally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: Their fangs are tiny and have to really work on envenomating a human. Good job; you killed one of the most harmless venomous snakes. This.....It kills things you want dead. Good Christ, since when has ARFcom become so afraid of the harmless coral snake! If you want your man card stamped, may I suggest the African Cobra at 11pm for a real challenge! We have rat snakes and hognosed for that . They get a pass. Dogs found this one and alerted (they went apeshit barking) I played with this one for a while then let him go over the fence to keep the dogs from killing it.  Attached FileETA for those that don't know, he's not dead but playing possum. That's their defense. Flip him upright and he won't allow it and just keeps rolling onto his back. So don't get your panties in a bunch. I hear it's uncomfortable. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:06:35 AM EDT
[#42]
Red on yellow, make it dead.
Simple. Easy to remember. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:11:56 AM EDT
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I've had a couple coral snake encounters in my yard, they always start fleeing when I got close so I let them go. Copperheads on the other hand are usually standoffish and get got.
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:12:57 AM EDT
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I'd have relocated it.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:14:34 AM EDT
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There have been a couple dogs killed by coral snakes in our neighborhood, so when my dog started going after one in our back yard, it had to go. It got a shovel to the neck.
We had another one inside our pool enclosure a couple years later, so it got the same treatment. We often have black racers and they get to stay, so we don't have a problem with snakes, just the potentially deadly ones. We actually have one living in a deck storage box in the yard along with some lawn tools this year. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:15:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheLookingGlass: It was probably just cold, and wanted you to bring it inside to warm up. On her way to work one morning, Down the path alongside the lake, A tender-hearted woman saw a poor half-frozen snake. His pretty-colored skin had been all frosted with the dew. "Oh well," she cried, "I'll take you in and I'll take care of you." "Take me in oh tender woman, "Take me in, for heaven's sake, "Take me in oh tender woman," sighed the snake. She wrapped him up all cozy in a curvature of silk And then laid him by the fireside with some honey and some milk . |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:17:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexCorriente: I'd have relocated it. That's cool. Hell maybe this is one you let go and he found his way here. Or it's one of the babies of one you relocated and now he's a grown up at 2 ft long. That's another thing I'll have to keep an eye out for offspring. Not sure when they start doing that around here. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:21:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MattyMattel: Dead venomous snake = good snake. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:22:12 AM EDT
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killed two of those bastards with a lawn mower years ago - within a couple weeks of each other, in the same back yard, by the same fence line.
fuckers jumped up out the back of the mower as i went over them, one damn near hit the handlebar. fuckers made me jump - didn't know i was capable of that much vertical  and it reminds me why i don't do yard work in shorts 
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:23:49 AM EDT
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Snakes are a weird topic here. A member posts a video or story about shooting a few squirrels, “Cool story bro!” You even mention that one of the neighbors has a dog that might be a pitbull mix and it’s “I see that dog off leash I’m mag dumping and reloading!”
But some dude kills a snake in his own yard and it’s like he just offended God for killing one of his most pure creatures. |
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