snake hunting

[Lab]

took my nephews out looking for snakes today.. they managed to catch a few..

 

[martha1014]

I don't believe I know of anybody that snake hunts. This could be very dangerous. Don't you need protective equipment. What kind did you catch.

 

[macscac]

snakes should be banned from the planet.

add spiders to that ban list too.

 

[Lab]

in this area.. there is only 1 venomous species.. and there is no reports of anyone finding one in over 10 yrs.. we found a garter snakes.. kirtland's brown snakes.. and nothern red bellies - very rare in this area..

when i take trips to go to southern IN to hunt i bring tongs and hooks since there I am more looking for copperheads and timber rattlers..

and it is pretty safe.. when you are looking for them.. most of the bites that happen are from ppl that are not looking for them and step on them on accident..

 

[macscac]

and pretty much bugs. add bugs too.

 

[Lab]

without the bugs no animals would be left alive..

 

[macscac]

hmmm..
could we have them all kept in a big box then?

 

[NCC]

Good lord, what a bunch of nature haters. Sheeesh.

Good for you Lab ... it's a great educational experience for your nephews. Good to learn to appreciate the creatures of Earth. Every single one of them is a vital part of the web of life.

 

[Dudeman]

even mosquitos?

 

[NCC]

even mosquitos?

People used to say the same of wolves. Often, the importance of a species isn't apparent, until they're gone.

 

[Lab]

no bats without mosquitoes.

the 5 yr old goes on non-stop talking about different ecosystems when he is out looking around.. today was a 2 hour story about the tundra..

I am going to have to go get a fishing license soon he keeps bringing up going fishing too..

 

[quasimod]

even mosquitos?

People used to say the same of wolves. Often, the importance of a species isn't apparent, until they're gone.

No mosquitos, no bats, no bat guano... then what? The cave roach and millipede population takes a small hit? I'm hard-pressed to see a down-side there. Seriously, I'm pro-bat, but I'm going to have to vote for the "no mosquitos" ticket.

I've got no problem with snakes, though. The only time I've ever been bitten by a snake was clearly my own fault.

 

[VaporTransmission]

I gotta problem with snakes. They taste too darn good! Havnt done it for years but I used to walk the desert around here at the right time of year and "catch" a few of the rattley ones... They always seemed to be missing their heads. Little light batter and cooking oil and you have a very tasty snack.

 

[quasimod]

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They taste too darn good!
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lol

Haven't had any that fresh!

 

[wenchy69]

why on earth would you want to hunt snakes??? leave them be for god sake!

 

[Lab]

I catch and release.. did a lot of work for nature preserve's trapping and tagging to record the species in the area..

nothing wrong with eating them .. just dont go kill them because you do not like them.. in states that it is legal to hunt for food is because the population would get out of control if it wasnt done..

as far as being bit.. have been bit alot.. have been bit by a bunch of dogs and cats too.. would rather have the snake bite..

worst snake bite i had was from a 12 ft python.. had the tank open to much when i was feeding it and it hit my hand instead of the rat.. then coiled around me had to have friend help pull it off..

 

[wenchy69]

i catch pythons myself, but only to remove them from my bird aviary. not for any other reason. as long as you aren't killing them just for the sake of it.......
you'd be unable to do this in oz.... we have a few of the most poisonous and aggresive snakes in the world.

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Arizona - We have THE snake of snakes!

mmmm tastes like chicken!! (yes, I've eaten some)

 

[AppleJack]

I have cooked rattlesnake, but I've never tried to catch one.

 

[underwater goddess]

You all are such animal haters

Lab, you are a really cool uncle. When I was a kid my family always got mad at me for catching snakes!