this was what was waiting for me when i went outside earlier today ,and it's not even snake season yet ........my stupid dog almost pee'd on it ,damn things don't rattle anymore ,,,,WTF ............

 

I've killed 3 already, but they were small.

 

i heard they taste like chicken...



tim

 

sssssss...don't tread on me.....ssssssss

 

I had 2 in my yard a few weeks ago. Much smaller than that. I catch 'em, put them in a bucket and relocate a few miles away. No need to kill, they were harmless garter snakes. I don't think I'd be pickin' up that kind!

 

Is there a way to deal with them outside of killing them? I came across a large rattler on a ride in Texas a few years back. Parked, got off the bike, and there it was, sitting on the tree 4 feet from me - impressive and scary.

 

It's a heavy rattlesnake year here in SoCal as well. Dry weather and abundance of tasty little rabbits and squirrels are listed as a reason for this.

 

I eat those for breakfast.


OK i'm in new england and most of us would **** ourselves if we seen a rattlesnake!

 

Hey k-d, I was just in your neck of the woods last week!! We were out at the caverns for the day.

 

That's a nice one. My parent's dog was killed by a 6' a couple years ago. Damn thing was as big around as my leg!

 

yeah ,those eastern diamondbacks get way bigger than the ones out here ,this one was almost 3' .

 

Bombin' thru Lake County down here in Fl we stopped under a oak tree for a break. Snapped the side stand down, and when I got off the bike I heard a hissssing sound, like a thin stream of water on a hot pipe.

Yup, I was parked on top of a rattler.

Armored riding boots, if you wondered, and I stepped three paces away with alacrity. Gentle prodding with a loooooong stick encouraged him to escape.

I like rattle snakes more than rats and other vermin. Live and let is my motto when faced with them.

 

Damn, yall need to let us all know when your headed this way. There is several of members around here and always looking for a reason to meet-up.