jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Oct 9, 2013 10:06:32 GMT -5
Had many Copperheads on this farm 25 years ago Mark. The first 5 years i killed everyone i saw as there were so many and the population is so strong here.
Me or them. But a a few i moved because they were approaching record size and i risked a lot to move them. Was moving a rock pile and about 15 of the little green eyed
monsters came pouring out. They are dangerous when they are 10 inches long, very short tempered.
I told Scott that i had a lot of King snakes. He thought it possible that the kings have them in check.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2013 12:37:36 GMT -5
that thing is badass. I dont know much about snakes but this one seems big size for rattler. Couldnt you find a zoo or somebody to buy that thing since its so big? Instead of killin it. Its pattern looks like barbed wire Looks like its been eating gophers. Eastern Diamondbacks are the largest species of US rattlesnake. The species is common enough that while there are buyers, that one is worth less than $100. Every Zoo that wants one has one. I believe to sell that snake the seller must possess a permit for selling wildlife in Florida. I believe the little bunnies that live in that same habitat well described by jamesp is the main food for that animal. Of course, no self respecting rattlesnake will turn down a big fat gopher or squirrel. rolanstones - are you digging amethyst geodes out there by blythe? I heard about them recently. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2013 12:41:56 GMT -5
Had many Copperheads on this farm 25 years ago Mark. The first 5 years i killed everyone i saw as there were so many and the population is so strong here. Me or them. But a a few i moved because they were approaching record size and i risked a lot to move them. Was moving a rock pile and about 15 of the little green eyed monsters came pouring out. They are dangerous when they are 10 inches long, very short tempered. I told Scott that i had a lot of King snakes. He thought it possible that the kings have them in check. You also mentioned that you altered the habitat. It is my feeling the altered habitat made it more kingsnake friendly and less copperhead friendly. Along the edges where both may flourish, kingsnakes win as they will eat the copperheads. Rattlesnake venom doesn't work on kingsnakes. Plus actual bites are rare. The slippery scales of the kingsnake seem to shed the point of the rattlesnakes fangs. I used to feed sidewinders to my kingsnake for the fun of watching the battle. It wasn't easy for the kingsnake. But he could chill for 6 weeks before needing to eat again! |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Oct 9, 2013 13:45:26 GMT -5
The kings are king. Go for the neck.
Interesting diet Scott.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2013 14:33:34 GMT -5
Jim, get an image of a giant eastern king. One of the US most iconic snakes and I never see pics of them!
BIG kingsnakes rule!
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Post by jamesp on Oct 10, 2013 17:36:36 GMT -5
This spring or last spring i found 2 together and took them to the deck and photographed them. A 6 and a 5 footer. They were under roof tin.The photos are in my other lap top. They always look like this in my area And i rarely find one less the 3.5 feet long.  |
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Post by Pat on Oct 10, 2013 18:39:39 GMT -5
Title: Friend of a friend catches big ole Diamondback rattle snake My question: Why?  |
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Post by jamesp on Oct 10, 2013 19:18:00 GMT -5
Pat, he was in his house talking to his Mom and saw the snake . I am not certain, but am guessing he wanted it dead or he took it away.
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