Bos'n
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Post by Bos'n on Jul 1, 2019 23:39:16 GMT -7
Generally mornings and late afternoon till next morning. It's Rattlesnake season. Keep yer eyes open, don't reach or step anywhere you haven't looked first. Aurally they sound like a cheap electric razor, not the slow chit, chit, chit as seen in movies. Put yer pets inside then use a broom/rake/shovel to push the critter into a garbage can. I don't recommend firearms, too much chance of a ricochet and collateral damage. Chopping the head off with a shovel works best. DO NOT PICK UP THE HEAD! It's dead but still has reflexes to bite for several HOURS after death. I try to relocate the rarer species, Diamondbacks get the hamburger treatment. Don't get bit, it's expensive. Please don't chop up the king, gopher and little colorful sand snakes, they ain't gonna hurt nobody and keep the rattlers away. Attachments:
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Post by Bos'n on Jul 7, 2019 21:34:32 GMT -7
Round two, snake lost. I highly recommend a 6-10 ft extendable branch trimmer (see photo), Found this one at Harbor Freight for @$20. Grips hard enough to hold any snake while your better half turns it into snakeburger with a pointed shovel. Attachments:
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Bos'n
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PIRATES! Because ye can't do epic shyte wi' normal people.
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Ship's affiliation: Kokopeli's Curse
Areas of interest: Piracy, Woodworking, Koi, Folk music/instruments
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Post by Bos'n on May 2, 2020 12:38:29 GMT -7
Hot weather is bringin' em out early this year. Keep a sharp eye on the weatherbeam.
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Post by Bos'n on May 9, 2021 18:35:22 GMT -7
It's hot, they're out, be careful. Cat found one Saturday night, mayhem ensued with me being the victim of...the cat. Cat's fine, I'm fine, the sock and the snake are write offs. Attachments:
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Post by Bos'n on Sept 26, 2021 14:47:26 GMT -7
2nd one this fall just bit the dirt. Don't step or reach anywhere you can't see clearly. Keep yer ears open for the cheap electric razor sound or if yer 4 legged critters are havin' a staredown with something unseen. Late wet weather is also bringing out the big bugs. ye can check around yer property with a blacklight after dark. Attachments:
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Post by Bos'n on Oct 31, 2021 21:18:11 GMT -7
Little black cat Gremmy got hit bout two weeks ago. Big spot under her chin has gone bald, skin cracks and falls off in the area. Looks pretty gruesome till the skin grows back together.
Check the outdoors areas that stay warm at night, thats where they'll hang out. No walking around at night without a light.
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Bos'n
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Post by Bos'n on May 21, 2022 9:23:26 GMT -7
First one of this season a few minutes ago. Missed the neck with me grabber tool and had to beat it to a pulp on a rock. Not sure if it was gettin a drink out of the koi pond or waiting for something to swim by. No matter now, (queue music by Queen) Bump bu-da bump, another one bites the dust.
Be careful out there.
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Post by Bos'n on Oct 9, 2022 10:22:09 GMT -7
Cooler weather is bringin''em out at night and mornings. Heavy rains all season mean more grass and seeds which means more rodents which means more baby snakes. Next spring is gonna be narsty.
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Post by Bos'n on Apr 9, 2023 18:59:16 GMT -7
Went shootin' wi' the boys down near the Mescal RR crossing. Encountered 6 big rattlers within 30 feet of each other in a sandy wash underpass. None of 'em made a sound. Be careful out there.
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Post by Bos'n on Apr 23, 2023 11:42:50 GMT -7
Never challenge an old pirate carrying an eighty pound concrete sack to throw down. Can I get you some coconut and ice for all that lime, Mr Crotalus? Attachments:
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Post by Bos'n on Apr 25, 2023 16:55:46 GMT -7
24"er at the front gate as I get home. 15 steps to the porch to get my grabber stick, 15 back...and the SOB is gone.
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Bos'n
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Ship's affiliation: Kokopeli's Curse
Areas of interest: Piracy, Woodworking, Koi, Folk music/instruments
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Post by Bos'n on May 2, 2023 16:58:40 GMT -7
Took a week but we found and scuttled the little buggar.
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