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Posted: 5/6/2017 7:52:10 PM EDT
 Attached File Attached FileAt first I didn't care, as long as snakes are outside whatever. But lately this guy has become a serious dick. He chases and bites. After a couple days of this, I picked him up and tossed him in the trash. I tried bringing him to the river (a good trek from my house,) but he always comes back and lays on my porch. I'm not going to just drop him anywhere, and I really hate killing animals, but he's pissing me off. Will animal control rehome a snake? |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 7:53:59 PM EDT
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Yes it's a garter. Buy him a beer and talk it over, find out what's bugging him.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 7:56:43 PM EDT
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Probably looking for a mating ball.
 NatureNorth.com's Snakes Alive Video |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 7:57:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYea well unless the little shit finds one in my garbage can, no luck for him.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:00:09 PM EDT
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Garter was correct.
Looks like he might be working up a shed soon. They can get testy for a while as they shed their old skin. Awesome fella to have around. ETA, could be a pregnant female. I had one as a kid and one day she popped out 20 babies before shitting out all the eggs. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:00:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:03:11 PM EDT
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Garter was correct. Looks like he might be working up a shed soon. They can get testy for a while as they shed their old skin. Awesome fella to have around. 
I really didn't care when he stuck to the back. But now he is a dick on the front porch, too. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:07:34 PM EDT
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I almost stepped on this harmless one at the lake a few days ago. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/Snake1-copy-203051.JPG |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:26:12 PM EDT
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I found someone who's going to take him.
His life has been spared haha |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:27:27 PM EDT
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Good looking gopher snake! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I almost stepped on this harmless one at the lake a few days ago. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/Snake1-copy-203051.JPG Those damn things blend in so well with the shore line....  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:34:15 PM EDT
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Yeah, my dog found him before I did - luckily she didn't take a strike. Those damn things blend in so well with the shore line.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/SnakeR--1--203075.JPG |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:39:05 PM EDT
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Never knew garter snake could be aggressive.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:42:07 PM EDT
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Do what I do:
Problem solved. Problem staying solved. Fuck snakes. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:51:41 PM EDT
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 Attached FileI found this guy last week and he was a dick too. Did not enjoy being pet. They must be moody this time of year. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:56:36 PM EDT
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Never knew garter snake could be aggressive. This guy is out of control. He bites while I'm gardening, bites at my ankles. Follows me to my car biting at me. And while it doesn't hurt, it does sting a bit and yesterday I yanked my arm when he caught me by surprise and it actually bled a bit. He's irritated me enough, so I snatched him up and tossed him in the trash. Someone is coming to get him tonight. He/she is super heavy for a garter snake, too. So the pregnancy theory may be true. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:58:15 PM EDT
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Do what I do: http://images.kablue.com/adp/products/300/1012843.jpeg Problem solved. Problem staying solved. Fuck snakes. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 8:58:33 PM EDT
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This is why Jesus gave us halberds.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:03:54 PM EDT
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This thread is great. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:08:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:09:01 PM EDT
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I have a couple other snakes outside, a couple rat snakes and a couple garters. All of them are slow moving, lazy and extremely docile. This guy is out of control. He bites while I'm gardening, bites at my ankles. Follows me to my car biting at me. And while it doesn't hurt, it does sting a bit and yesterday I yanked my arm when he caught me by surprise and it actually bled a bit. He's irritated me enough, so I snatched him up and tossed him in the trash. Someone is coming to get him tonight. He/she is super heavy for a garter snake, too. So the pregnancy theory may be true. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Never knew garter snake could be aggressive. This guy is out of control. He bites while I'm gardening, bites at my ankles. Follows me to my car biting at me. And while it doesn't hurt, it does sting a bit and yesterday I yanked my arm when he caught me by surprise and it actually bled a bit. He's irritated me enough, so I snatched him up and tossed him in the trash. Someone is coming to get him tonight. He/she is super heavy for a garter snake, too. So the pregnancy theory may be true. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:10:15 PM EDT
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I have a couple other snakes outside, a couple rat snakes and a couple garters. All of them are slow moving, lazy and extremely docile. This guy is out of control. He bites while I'm gardening, bites at my ankles. Follows me to my car biting at me. And while it doesn't hurt, it does sting a bit and yesterday I yanked my arm when he caught me by surprise and it actually bled a bit. He's irritated me enough, so I snatched him up and tossed him in the trash. Someone is coming to get him tonight. He/she is super heavy for a garter snake, too. So the pregnancy theory may be true. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Never knew garter snake could be aggressive. This guy is out of control. He bites while I'm gardening, bites at my ankles. Follows me to my car biting at me. And while it doesn't hurt, it does sting a bit and yesterday I yanked my arm when he caught me by surprise and it actually bled a bit. He's irritated me enough, so I snatched him up and tossed him in the trash. Someone is coming to get him tonight. He/she is super heavy for a garter snake, too. So the pregnancy theory may be true. 
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:13:58 PM EDT
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Never knew garter snake could be aggressive. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:15:02 PM EDT
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Never knew garter snake could be aggressive. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:15:06 PM EDT
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Yeah, my dog found him before I did - luckily she didn't take a strike. Those damn things blend in so well with the shore line.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/SnakeR--1--203075.JPG |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:15:17 PM EDT
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They have quite the attitude! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Never knew garter snake could be aggressive. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:17:41 PM EDT
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I found out that they could after taking a few swings at one with a 5-iron.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:20:55 PM EDT
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I fucking hate snakes. I don't know what sort of magic spell the OP put on me to click this.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:22:06 PM EDT
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You guys that aren't afraid of snakes amaze me. Biting at you? Chasing you? And you use such calm words like annoying? yeah....
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:24:05 PM EDT
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Looks like it possibly could be a Butler's Garter Snake? It's a minor variation but they are endangered in many places. I used to have some as pets. Snakes are cool!
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:24:57 PM EDT
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Never knew garter snake could be aggressive. But they don't chase people, lol. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:26:23 PM EDT
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This Garter, thinks he's a Honey Badger.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:26:23 PM EDT
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You guys that aren't afraid of snakes amaze me. Biting at you? Chasing you? And you use such calm words like annoying? yeah.... |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:26:58 PM EDT
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Some will bite if you mess with them. But they don't chase people, lol. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:27:20 PM EDT
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What kind of dog do you have that would be injured by a gopher snake bite? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yeah, my dog found him before I did - luckily she didn't take a strike. Those damn things blend in so well with the shore line.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/SnakeR--1--203075.JPG If the choice is get bit, or not get bit - I'll fo with not get bit. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:28:01 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/171051/IMG-3496-203093.JPG I found this guy last week and he was a dick too. Did not enjoy being pet. They must be moody this time of year. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:28:02 PM EDT
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It works for the Federal Government.. it's using eminent domain, trying to expropriate your private property. Whip out your snake and piss on it to establish dominance.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:31:09 PM EDT
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They have quite the attitude! |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:32:14 PM EDT
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You guys that aren't afraid of snakes amaze me. Biting at you? Chasing you? And you use such calm words like annoying? yeah.... |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:34:07 PM EDT
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Sorry, we aren't all fucking pussies. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You guys that aren't afraid of snakes amaze me. Biting at you? Chasing you? And you use such calm words like annoying? yeah.... |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:35:06 PM EDT
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Sorry, we aren't all fucking pussies. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:39:39 PM EDT
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Lady just came and got it. It gets to live another day somewhere else!
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:40:10 PM EDT
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I wish I only had a snake problem. My WereKitteh, is back, and I am in fear for my life.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:41:15 PM EDT
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I wish I only had a snake problem. My WereKitteh, is back, and I am in fear for my life.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/112774/bmf3-203150.JPG 
Hilarious full moonish pic, though
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:42:30 PM EDT
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Never knew garter snake could be aggressive. This guy is out of control. He bites while I'm gardening, bites at my ankles. Follows me to my car biting at me. And while it doesn't hurt, it does sting a bit and yesterday I yanked my arm when he caught me by surprise and it actually bled a bit. He's irritated me enough, so I snatched him up and tossed him in the trash. Someone is coming to get him tonight. He/she is super heavy for a garter snake, too. So the pregnancy theory may be true. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:48:47 PM EDT
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When I was a kid, I'd go out and spend the day in the woods looking for snakes, frogs, whatever.
Would usually come home with a few Garter snakes hanging off me and more stuffed in my pockets. Mom was none too impressed. Relax OP. Channel your inner kid! 
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:50:59 PM EDT
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When I was a kid, I'd go out and spend the day in the woods looking for snakes, frogs, whatever. Would usually come home with a few Garter snakes hanging off me and more stuffed in my pockets. Mom was none too impressed. Relax OP. Channel your inner kid! My property touches a river, so snakes are just part of the deal. But much like spiders, I think they're neat until they bite me. That goes for any animal. I'd throw a cat in the trash if it hid in my garden and bit me, too. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:51:42 PM EDT
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I bought a 20 gauge single shot just for snakes this summer. I suspect I'll see a few, and it will likely not end well. I do not like snakes.
I also have trouble ID'ing them, which means I err on the side of caution. |
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:53:15 PM EDT
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I bought a 20 gauge single shot just for snakes this summer. I suspect I'll see a few, and it will likely not end well. I do not like snakes. I also have trouble ID'ing them, which means I err on the side of caution.
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:56:59 PM EDT
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When I was a kid, I'd go out and spend the day in the woods looking for snakes, frogs, whatever. Would usually come home with a few Garter snakes hanging off me and more stuffed in my pockets. Mom was none too impressed. Relax OP. Channel your inner kid!
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Posted: 5/6/2017 10:03:48 PM EDT
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Had a buddy who's backyard bordered undeveloped land. When his young nephew (9 or so yrs old) would come over, he'd always have a blast searching around and finding shed skins of garter snakes, always about 18-24" long and maybe as big around as your thumb at most. I was breeding red tailed boas at the time and had a 9' female that was bigger around than my thigh. She gave me a perfect shed one day. We planted it in his backyard one day before his nephew came over. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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When I was a kid, I'd go out and spend the day in the woods looking for snakes, frogs, whatever. Would usually come home with a few Garter snakes hanging off me and more stuffed in my pockets. Mom was none too impressed. Relax OP. Channel your inner kid!
Rare GD photo of Mrs. tifosi with one of our Guyana Red Tails. I guess I was "bitten" by the snake bug early on. 
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Posted: 5/6/2017 10:07:48 PM EDT
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Aggressive snake? Shoot the fucker.
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