Rattlesnake

[duckman1911]

Saw this guy on the way home from work this evening. About 5' with about 10 rattlers. Beautiful snake and looked very healthy. Glad he was calm enough to let me get a few pics before turning and going into the grass.

[mriguy]

Yea..... $¥€# that!

[jchief]

Originally Posted by mriguy

yea..... $¥€# that!

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[mriguy]

Originally Posted by jchief

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This is either 1 bazillion or 1 gazillion. Not sure

[swampman46]

I'm afraid it wouldn't have seen another morning if it was me.

[smooth move]

beautiful snake-----as long as it's through YOUR lens!

[duckman1911]

He was chillin. I didn't realize it was a rattlesnake until I was passing him. I had to back up to him to take pics. He didn't seem to mind a bit. Haven't seen one around here in several years so I was excited. It was also the first time my wife had ever seen one that wasn't in a zoo aquarium. We see all kinds of critters on that road going home but it was our first rattlesnake.

[Speck Attack]

Originally Posted by duckman1911

He was chillin. I didn't realize it was a rattlesnake until I was passing him. I had to back up to him to take pics. He didn't seem to mind a bit. Haven't seen one around here in several years so I was excited. It was also the first time my wife had ever seen one that wasn't in a zoo aquarium. We see all kinds of critters on that road going home but it was our first rattlesnake.

Louisiana?

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by Speck Attack

Louisiana?

Yep. About 15 miles SW of Alexandria. I drive that road through the woods on my way home from work. Helps me wind down.

[Jasonf]

Very cool snake. Markings are very vivid. I would love to see one like that from a short distance. I came across a good sized rat snake a few days ago and got to handle it for a bit to show my oldest daughter. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1442282600.835370.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1442282631.096302.jpg
I am trying to teach my kids to respect them and not fear them indiscriminately.

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by Jasonf

Very cool snake. Markings are very vivid. I would love to see one like that from a short distance. I came across a good sized rat snake a few days ago and got to handle it for a bit to show my oldest daughter. Attachment 95253Attachment 95254
I am trying to teach my kids to respect them and not fear them indiscriminately.

I hear ya. I don't have a fear of them. I respect them but don't fear them. I did catch and release a 3' copperhead once but won't push my luck again. Had that rattlesnake been in my yard things would be different. He was on a dirt road in the woods. No reason to kill him just for the sake of it. Too pretty and wasn't hurting anything.

[redchaserron]

Originally Posted by Jasonf

Very cool snake. Markings are very vivid. I would love to see one like that from a short distance. I came across a good sized rat snake a few days ago and got to handle it for a bit to show my oldest daughter. Attachment 95253Attachment 95254
I am trying to teach my kids to respect them and not fear them indiscriminately.

Good Job Jason,

I've worked hard to instill the same in my daughter. She like to catch snakes, but knows that I have to inspect them first. Even with venomous snakes, spiders etc. I try to teach her the difference between prudent and respectful caution and irrational fear.

[Jasonf]

I find it interesting that there is something hard wired into us (or at least me) that is an involuntary draw back when a snake strikes. Even one I know 100% is non venomous and not a threat. I have been struck at or bitten by non venomous snakes in catching them quickly but still have a hard time making myself stay steady when one strikes at me. In our subconscious I guess we are programmed to see all snakes as threats and avoid them.

And I agree about poisonous snakes in my yard. Still have to protect first and educate second.

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by Jasonf

I find it interesting that there is something hard wired into us (or at least me) that is an involuntary draw back when a snake strikes. Even one I know 100% is non venomous and not a threat. I have been struck at or bitten by non venomous snakes in catching them quickly but still have a hard time making myself stay steady when one strikes at me. In our subconscious I guess we are programmed to see all snakes as threats and avoid them.

And I agree about poisonous snakes in my yard. Still have to protect first and educate second.

I made my boa mad one night and I knew she was gona bite me. I just stuck my hand out and let her do it. It was an odd feeling though. I dosed off on the floor with her beside me. When I woke up she was going under our bed. I grabbed her by the tail and tried to pull her out. She didn't like that at all. I knew I shouldn't have but if you can imagine what it is like to get a 6' snake out of a box spring matress you'll understand why I did It. That's not fun.lol She calmed down after I let her bite me.

[C-Bass2mouth]

Originally Posted by duckman1911

I made my boa mad one night and I knew she was gona bite me. I just stuck my hand out and let her do it. It was an odd feeling though. I dosed off on the floor with her beside me. When I woke up she was going under our bed. I grabbed her by the tail and tried to pull her out. She didn't like that at all. I knew I shouldn't have but if you can imagine what it is like to get a 6' snake out of a box spring matress you'll understand why I did It. That's not fun.lol She calmed down after I let her bite me.

I'm having a hard time processing this..

[AlexOrtego]

Originally Posted by C-Bass2mouth

I'm having a hard time processing this..

i started sweating reading it, so definitely didn't try to process it!

[B-Stealth]

Originally Posted by C-Bass2mouth

I'm having a hard time processing this..

I'm trying to block the mental pictures; but I keep seeing Duckman who looks like Alice Cooper, a half naked chick passed out on the bed, a bunch of candles burning, empty bottle of Jack Daniels, and the smell of bourbon, cigarettes, and sex.

[C-Bass2mouth]

Originally Posted by B-Stealth

I'm trying to block the mental pictures; but I keep seeing Duckman who looks like Alice Cooper, a half naked chick passed out on the bed, a bunch of candles burning, empty bottle of Jack Daniels, and the smell of bourbon, cigarettes, and sex.

Haha! Well I can dig the atmosphere, but the gd python biting me is what gets me. Sounds like my freshman year at UL. We had a pet 3 legged alligator in our bath tub for like a year. It got a few bites under its belt as well. Still, not a snake...

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[tboy]

Originally Posted by B-Stealth

I'm trying to block the mental pictures; but I keep seeing Duckman who looks like Alice Cooper, a half naked chick passed out on the bed, a bunch of candles burning, empty bottle of Jack Daniels, and the smell of bourbon, cigarettes, and sex.

You do paint a picture.....

[Nickt87]

Originally Posted by B-Stealth

I'm trying to block the mental pictures; but I keep seeing Duckman who looks like Alice Cooper, a half naked chick passed out on the bed, a bunch of candles burning, empty bottle of Jack Daniels, and the smell of bourbon, cigarettes, and sex.

Add in some handcuffs, a whip and some lotion.