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Post by herchenx on Aug 10, 2013 22:43:34 GMT -5
2 weekends ago was the big outing/meetup with Thunder69 and Wyobrian. Last weekend I had to go pick up my daughter from Camp, roughly 4 hours southwest from me, somewhat near Cañon City Colorado. I had hoped to hit a cool rock shop on my way there - The Gold Mine Rock Shop - but it wasn't open yet. I snapped a pic on the way by  A few miles up the road I saw a large (what I thought was) rattlesnake along the road coiled up. I pulled off thinking I'd get a picture of a dead rattler, and to my surprise it was a large, very NOT dead bullsnake. He was striking and making the loud hiss at every car that whizzed by and I knew it was a only matter of time before he got clobbered, so I quickly grabbed a stick and drug him off the white line.  Once he was clear of the road I thought I'd take a few pics. I forget how intimidating these guys can be, the hiss they make is almost a roar. The road was busy enough I didn't want to risk running across and dropping him, so I opted to put him down by the water. It was early but warming up so hopefully he made his way to safety within the rocks along the river.    When I drove back several hours later I didn't see him dead on the road anywhere so I think he's probably OK. |
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Post by bhiatt on Aug 11, 2013 3:06:28 GMT -5
thats killer. Even though Im not the biggest fan of snakes, I would of done the same thing. Except my stick would of been twice as long.lol Nice pic of that 'rock' shop. What a view, eh...
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 11, 2013 9:07:58 GMT -5
Warning! Blatant commercial plug!
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2013 10:29:25 GMT -5
I never leave home without them  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 11:45:53 GMT -5
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2013 12:11:47 GMT -5
Those may be the same as Jean's 'link' Scott.
I use the Pilstrom's for unloading nursery pots in the P/U truck.
And grabbing nursery stock in nursery.
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2013 12:15:10 GMT -5
That Bull Snake looks similar to some King Snakes over here in color shape size
Except they may get bigger and are not as much a snake eater/killer as a King.
We get big Kings here on the farm just over 5 feet
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 11, 2013 14:22:24 GMT -5
Scott, you didn't have to do that! James, tongs are the one thing we never made, although we had plans for doing so at one time, and a lot of requests for them. The tips are usually cast aluminum, and you can't get them made domestically and compete with those made cheaply overseas. People seem to have no idea how much it costs to make things in the US.
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2013 15:13:40 GMT -5
Do you guys make those Jean?
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Post by Bikerrandy on Aug 11, 2013 15:37:00 GMT -5
Beautiful snake!!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 11, 2013 16:31:29 GMT -5
Do you guys make those Jean? Yes, sir. Haven't been actively marketing them, only selling to a nearby pet store the last couple years. FINALLY, after a couple years of messing around, got the website up and running a month or so ago. Have had the domain name for over ten years. Have had a few visitors, but no sales yet. I'm sure the shipping costs turn some - okay, a lot! - of people off. Have a lot of stock, it's not coting me anything to store it. |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2013 16:56:53 GMT -5
It is slow to get found if you ever do.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 13:45:32 GMT -5
Jean, I did that cuz everybody needs your product! All rockhounds need a snakestick of some sort. Native sticks are not always safe and effective. Your hooks ARE! The one everyone wants/needs it this one.  Maybe Jean will trade rockks for hooks?? ha! Jim... you pinesnakes (bullsnakes are a different species!) get almost six feet, the kingsnakes are near the same size, but not as thick. John, that is a nice bullsnake! |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 12, 2013 15:02:41 GMT -5
Scott, that's the collapsible one. Actually, for use in the field, I prefer the field hook. Not home now, or I'd put the photo in.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 15:05:37 GMT -5
yeah, collapsible for use when we are carrying other hounding tools. Collapsed it fits in the back pocket.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 12, 2013 17:12:36 GMT -5
Not quite back pocket size for that one, Scott, unless you happen to have big back pockets, LOL! The one you pictured is good to go in a backback. The bitty ones will move stuff around, but won't lift much weight. They are like a car antenna - well, the old style ones, anyway. Useful if you want to find or wakeup a small snake or invertebrate in substrate. Get them before they get you! This be the field hook I was talking about. It'll pull up full sheets of 1/2" or better plywood without even thinking about it.  Have to say your shout out "Shed done" had me thinking snakes, but I know you meant a shed built around rock saw. When the rains come in November/December, you'll be high and dry. I wish they'd hurry up and come, my truck needs a free carwash! |
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 12, 2013 17:16:35 GMT -5
Great snake save John!
Those are some nice looking tongs. I bought a couple of another brand a few years ago. Have a broad bottom and are supposed to be soft hold but are pretty much "no hold". Very dangerous for handling rattlers as the spring is not strong enough. One pair broke a few months ago and the jaws will not operate at all now, the other pair don't work right either so I'm now going back to just the snake stick. That's a nice one you've posted Scott. Mine is not nearly as neat as it does not collapse.....Mel
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 23:48:47 GMT -5
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 13, 2013 9:52:13 GMT -5
Scott, I don't need any more rocks right now. Maybe I can bring a sampling to show at the Cady field trip? Could use any $$$ to pay for gas, LOL! Okay, enough of these shameless plugs!
Forgot to comment - good save on the snake, John. He's a beauty! I'd welcome a kingsnake or gopher snake in my yard anytime. 'Course, they'd probably eat all the sceloperous and and baby alligator lizards that currently reside there.
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Post by parfive on Aug 16, 2013 0:47:20 GMT -5
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