Mess with the bull, get the horns

[beppington]

And I have. So far at my new, completely undeveloped central FL 60 acres:

- Three bouts of chiggers in a 1-month span
- Hornets' nest: 3 stings
- Approx. 16-18 ticks (not a one actually attached, yet, though (that I know of))
- Wasps: Several nests, but just 1 sting so far
- Two short, fat black snakes (I'm guessing moccasins, but not sure)
- Countless ant bites (no big deal compared to the above!)
- Countless mosquitos (no big deal compared to the above!)
- Countless spiders (no bites or anything so far)

This "city boy" (sort of) has a lot of red bite marks all over compared to a month & a half ago.

 

[brin]

At least you have not run into the Florida swamp monster yet...beware and keep alert he can be on you before you know it...

 

[teg]

Hornets', Paper Wasps and Yellow jackets... OH, MY!!!

:shocked: my cell phone is on vibrate and just went off... I thought I was under attack by the stinging 'tards!??!?!!? Nearly jumped out of my shorts...

I need to get more Wasp spray before I head back up to the farm...

 

[dmccarty]

Keep your eyes and nose on alert for the famous Florida Skunk Ape. :thumbsup:

If you can get a picture you can be famous! Better yet capture the Skunk Ape and you will be rich!

But a Skunk Ape is big....
Hairy...
Strong...
And, well, stinks.

So be careful.

Later,
Dan

 

[jayste]

- Three bouts of chiggers in a 1-month span
- Approx. 16-18 ticks (not a one actually attached, yet, though I that I know of)
- Countless mosquitos (no big deal compared to the above!)


The more of these you have the less it bothers you. Pretty normal around here for Spring & Summer.

Endeavour to Persevere!:thumbsup:

 

[jayste]

Keep your eyes and nose on alert for the famous Florida Skunk Ape. :thumbsup:

If you can get a picture you can be famous! Better yet capture the Skunk Ape and you will be rich!

But a Skunk Ape is big....
Hairy...
Strong...
And, well, stinks.

So be careful.

Later,
Dan

And watch for those CRACKERS! They're crazy!

 

[beppington]

One of my friends says my property's fighting back!

And I haven't even done much yet, just trying to come in & tidy up some, make a few trails, get decent access, remove some old fallen-down fences.

Apparently nature doesn't wanna be tidied up :laughing:

 

[beppington]

- Three bouts of chiggers in a 1-month span
- Approx. 16-18 ticks (not a one actually attached, yet, though I that I know of)
- Countless mosquitos (no big deal compared to the above!)

The more of these you have the less it bothers you. Pretty normal around here for Spring & Summer.

Yes, I have noticed that I used to spend several minutes at roadside lathering up in DEET before goin' in. I don't even bother any more. It doesn't work, I'm already covered in bites, & it just makes me feel weird (poisoned). I just smack 'em if I happen to have a free hand.

 

[SkyPup]

What - no gators or moccasins or wild boar????

You must be in Kansas!

 

[jayste]

What - no gators or moccasins or wild boar????

You must be in Kansas!

Yes and no dreaded palmetto bush?!:laughing:

 

[beppington]

What - no gators or moccasins or wild boar????

You must be in Kansas!

I listed moccasins! Two of 'em!

Wild boar: None so far. Not sure why not as I know they roam into the neighborhood less than a mile from me.

Gators: None so far. Probably not quite swampy enough for them, but who knows; Just to be safe, I'm staying up on the tractor!

 

[RobertN]

No poison oak/ivy on the list? I got it now; part of life in the foothills.

It's on me(scratch scratch scratch), and the tractor. Even after washing, I'll get it again from the tractor(or the dogs).

 

[beppington]

No poison oak/ivy on the list? I got it now; part of life in the foothills.

Not yet (knocks on wood).

 

[jayste]

No poison oak/ivy on the list? I got it now; part of life in the foothills.

It's on me(scratch scratch scratch), and the tractor. Even after washing, I'll get it again from the tractor(or the dogs).

Yep! Dang critters!

 

[bullbreaker]

I listed moccasins! Two of 'em!

"Wild boar: None so far. Not sure why not as I know they roam into the neighborhood less than a mile from me."


Beppington
Here's some I keep inside when I don't feel like going outside!
Boone

 

[beppington]

I listed moccasins! Two of 'em!

"Wild boar: None so far. Not sure why not as I know they roam into the neighborhood less than a mile from me."

Beppington
Here's some I keep inside when I don't feel like going outside!
Boone

Oh boy! Will those actually come after you, or do they just want to tear up the ground rootin'?

 

[bullbreaker]

Oh boy! Will those actually come after you, or do they just want to tear up the ground rootin'?

Not those just mounts,but the taxerdermist pulled teeth out more for "effects".
Boone