Check out this snake I killed that was in my tree.. .

[JzL]

Originally posted by: Dexion

And can you show me proof that it is indeed a Rat snake.... ?

You = ASSHAT

Um, the proof was in your hands. Just throw the snake into a bucket. Walk into your office and do some research, with a specimen, it's very easy to find what kind of snake it is. With the info, and deeming it harmless, you can easily bring it somewhere off your property. Free it somewhere else if you feel uncomfortable with it in your yard... geez.

Think before smacking it with a shovel..

You = MORON

Dude, are you trying to get into here? You have posted 4 times in this thread in the last 30 miniutes.. Not one time have I responded to your posts because they bring nothing new to the thread.... Same Sh!t posted over and over... Oh yeah.. it wasnt a shovel dipsh!t, was a stick :roll:

 

[Dexion]

Dude, are you trying to get into here? You have posted 4 times in this thread in the last 30 miniutes.. Not one time have I responded to your posts because they bring nothing new to the thread.... Same Sh!t posted over and over... Oh yeah.. it wasnt a shovel dipsh!t, was a stick :roll:

Thats the beauty of America... one can make thier own opinions and decisions. I made my decision and dont feel I made the wrong one

That's the beauty of it here, one can voice their own opinions, freedom of speech.

About the shovel, figure of speech ASSHAt.

 

[spidey07]

Any confirmation on species?

Poisenous?

I though you could tell by the shape of the head, slits in eyes if they were poisenous?

-edit-

DUH, why not just check for fangs? That would be a sure fire way.

 

[NuclearNed]

Just for the record, snakes are not poisonous. They are venomous. Get it right people - think about all the idiots that have read this thread and are now spreading misinformation.

That is all. Carry on.

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

Originally posted by: JzL

Originally posted by: Hellspawn

Originally posted by: JzL
Screw you all.. I am not going to have that thing around my yard!

that black rat snake was more beneficial to your yard than you realize. what an ass. The snake was dealing with a typical overreacting uninformed idiot.

And can you show me proof that it is indeed a Rat snake.... ?

You = ASSHAT

Highly doubt that I'm the asshat here, I've only seen probably a couple hundred of those snakes on my parent's property (20 acres) over the last 15 years.

heh, this is interesting watching you trying to defend your ill-informed actions against those who know better..

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Just for the record, snakes are not poisonous. They are venomous. Get it right people - think about all the idiots that have read this thread and are now spreading misinformation.

That is all. Carry on.

google is your friend and can enlighten you.

carry on.

 

[Aharami]

i hate snakes cuz if they werent there, we'd still be living in the garden of eden. oh wait a sec...im not christian...WTH am i talkin about?

ah well. those pics made me wince...i hate the sight to snakes! aah

 

[JzL]

Originally posted by: Aharami
ah well. those pics made me wince...i hate the sight to snakes! aah

Me too .. they are intemidating. I never realized how powerful they were.. nothing but pure muscle. I have held some smaller ones, but this one was truly strong.

 

[NuclearNed]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Just for the record, snakes are not poisonous. They are venomous. Get it right people - think about all the idiots that have read this thread and are now spreading misinformation.

That is all. Carry on.

google is your friend and can enlighten you.

carry on.

Uh... From Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary:

VENOMOUS: having a venom-producing gland and able to inflict a poisoned wound

POISONOUS: having the properties or effects of poison


So to which incorrect web site were you referring?

 

[JzL]

^^^ LOL, I was thinking the same thing ^^^

 

[spidey07]

http://www.snakesofarkansas.com/index.php?jump=snake_bite.php

-edit- assuming you're in arkansas

 

[spidey07]

So to which incorrect web site were you referring?

just do a search on poisonous snake...

 

[NuclearNed]

Originally posted by: spidey07
http://www.snakesofarkansas.com/index.php?jump=snake_bite.php

Your website seems to back up what I was saying - they don't use the word "poisonous" anywhere. Maybe I don't understand??? I get easily confused sometimes.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: NuclearNed

Originally posted by: spidey07
http://www.snakesofarkansas.com/index.php?jump=snake_bite.php

Your website seems to back up what I was saying - they don't use the word "poisonous" anywhere. Maybe I don't understand??? I get easily confused sometimes.

That site was to help the OP identify any snakes in his region.

oh well, back to the original topic...

 

[JzL]

Spidey07,

Thanks for the link, I have been there before when I was looking for the species. The one that looks the closest to me is a CottonMouth, bu this was long and skinny compared to the pictures of short and thicker on that site. Markings match that of a CM.. siz just dont go with it though....

 

[spliffstar69]

You got many opinions here some very informative and I hope you're not disregarding them.
I beg you not to whack at the next one just because it comes out of its hole or out of spite.
You have the internet do more research to handle the situation in a much better way and if you are able to confirm your suspicions by all means whack away and post some more pics of your kill

but for some reason I sense your being biased on what you really think it is.

 

[jcuadrado]

You did no wrong...I kill roaches, ants, worms, flies and if I see a snake on my property...I'll say bye bye snakie wakie!

My wife will probably help too...

 

[JzL]

Originally posted by: spliffstar69
You got many opinions here some very informative and I hope you're not disregarding them.
I beg you not to whack at the next one just because it comes out of its hole or out of spite.
You have the internet do more research to handle the situation in a much better way and if you are able to confirm your suspicions by all means whack away and post some more pics of your kill

but for some reason I sense your being biased on what you really think it is.

Could be... But I don't feel I am.

I know its a 6' snake and it was near my child's play area. She knows not to mess with such things, but I am not going to have her see it out there and be scared half to death to go outside and play.

 

[Dexion]

Could be... But I don't feel I am.

I know its a 6' snake and it was near my child's play area. She knows not to mess with such things, but I am not going to have her see it out there and be scared half to death to go outside and play.

Heh, last post befre i go.

Believe it or not, I don't think children are all too scared of this stuff. Infact, they might be curious enough to approach it, it's the parents that winch and scream when that happens.

All in all, you didn't have to kill it. Rather, teach your children to accept nature instead of fearing it. Granted that if it was a venomous snake then by all means, remove it from your property.

 

[wkwong]

Originally posted by: PreachTru
JzL you did the right thing... especially with kids around. Regardless if that snake is poisonous or not.

i agree, i wouldn't want any kind of snake near a child. and what if it did turn out to be poisonous? i'm sure rodents wont bite a 3 year old.

 

[Dexion]

i agree, i wouldn't want any kind of snake near a child. and what if it did turn out to be poisonous? i'm sure rodents wont bite a 3 year old.

OMG where do these people come from.. People don't seem to read the rest of the thread...

First of all, the chances of having a venomous snake in North America is very very slim(only Rattles in the desert) and the notably the CottonMouth which is much different in size and appearance. Secondly, snakes don't bite people on a regular basis.

Just like sharks, they don't eat or bite people on a regular basis. It's extremely rare for such a case, and this applies to snakes as well. Just because of it's appearance, there is a this bias against them. All figments of peoples imaginations and fears.

Sigh..

Which lead to killing like this case here.

I wonder how many dolphins are killed each year mistakened as a shark?

 

[CTrain]

This thread is so damm funny. I only read the original post and the first page but all you people acts like you're angels.
Its like you've never kill some type of animals before.

It seems that if we kill small little things like roaches, spiders, flies, etc....its ok cause they're small and they're disgusting.
But God forbid if we kill anything remotely resemble a normal creature, we're barbarics.

 

[zmatrix]

Originally posted by: Dexion

i agree, i wouldn't want any kind of snake near a child. and what if it did turn out to be poisonous? i'm sure rodents wont bite a 3 year old.

OMG where do these people come from.. People don't seem to read the rest of the thread...

First of all, the chances of having a venomous snake in North America is very very slim(only Rattles in the desert) and the notably the CottonMouth which is much different in size and appearance. Secondly, snakes don't bite people on a regular basis.

Just like sharks, they don't eat or bite people on a regular basis. It's extremely rare for such a case, and this applies to snakes as well. Just because of it's appearance, there is a this bias against them. All figments of peoples imaginations and fears.

Sigh..

Which lead to killing like this case here.

I wonder how many dolphins are killed each year mistakened as a shark?

Slim chance or not, all it takes is just that one time and your ass is grass. Granted there were many other options for removing the snake but if it came down to it, I rather kill the snake first than risk the safety of my kid or family trying to figure out whether or not if it's a "safe snake".

 

[big4x4]

Most of you guys are funny or just like to pick fights....... JzL GOOD JOB
:thumbsup: Good job for protecting your family. Although it would have been better if you woulda left if, you had to do what you did. You people act like this guy commited a crime! Any snake in my yard = a dead snake. I dont have the time to sit and ponder if it is venemous or not before it bites me and kills me. Haha. Actually, the 13 years I have lived at my house I have only killed 4 snakes (All but one was a rattler!). I remember I killed a HUGE that actually came after me!!!. Having grown up in NC, and being chased by numerous snakes as a kid, has attributed to my hatred of snakes. If it looks dangerous then its dead PERIOD. Some of you guys need to lighten up and give this guy a break.

Derek

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: JzL
Screw you all.. I am not going to have that thing around my yard!

Haha I hate snakes too, you whooped his ass tho! I was out mountain biking with some friends and they saw a snake and wanted to catch it I was like the hell you are, one of them had a plastic bag with them, after like 30mins of chasing it they got it in the bag poked some holes in it and rode off then while we are riding back along the road the damn thing gets out and is wrapped around my friends handle bars and climbing into the road, well they ddin't want it to get hit so went into the road after it...eh I'd have just left the damn thing alone in the first place heh