Poisonous snake, first one seen this year

[MoKelly]

We have already had a bad year here. They started coming out about 4 weeks ago. My in laws live next door. The FiL has had to use the boom stick on 8 rattlers so far this year.

Broom Stick? He is braver than me!!

MoKelly

 

[Western]

Its kinda hard to tell from pic but my guess would be a "Diamondback water snake"(non-venenous I believe).
Not to be confused with a "Diamondback rattler".

:thumbsup: And they also have a nasty disposition!!

 

[C4Ranch]

Someone once told me that rattlers are evolving to not rattle anymore due to hogs getting them.

Urban legend?

 

[CrownHawg]

Broom Stick? He is braver than me!!

MoKelly

I think he really did mean BOOM stick, ie shotgun!

 

[Western]

Someone once told me that rattlers are evolving to not rattle anymore due to hogs getting them.

Urban legend?

I have heard that too and don't buy it, the "educated" snakes probably got eaten so.....

 

[MoKelly]

I think he really did mean BOOM stick, ie shotgun!

You are right. Thanks. Perhaps he isn't braver than me after all.

MoKelly

 

[TripleR]

TripleR - that is a fantastic link. Thanks.

MoKelly

It's really been helpful to us as we have woods, ponds, ditches and don't want to harm ny non-poisonous snake and then only if they present a danger close to our homes.

 

[PMA]

Also the bullfrogs are out in full force. I need to get rid of some. Anybody eat frog legs. Lol

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[k0ua]

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Also the bullfrogs are out in full force. I need to get rid of some. Anybody eat frog legs. Lol

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I used to eat a lot of them as a kid in the summer. Soak the legs in salt water in the refrigerator for a few hours after skinning and cutting off the feet.. Roll them in flour and a little pepper if you like , and fry "just like chicken" They are actually pretty tasty.

 

[k0ua]

By the way, I don't think any of the snakes shown are poisonous. However some shown are venomous.:laughing: You can eat any venomous snake you like and they will not poison you! Just don't let them bite you!