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Offline Lawdog

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« on: June 05, 2005, 10:51:43 AM »
Yesterday evening one of my neighbors(older couple down the road) called to ask for my help.  After arriving at their place I found that their problem was they had found their dog dead out by their wood shed.  Couldn’t find any marks on the dog except that the dog had a large egg size knot behind it’s right ear.  Checking around the shed I found the culprit.  In a hole under an oak tree there was a large Timber Rattlesnake.  Killed it and it measured 52 1/4” with 9 rattles to where they had broken off.  Looking around some more disclosed 7 more “buzztails” ranging from 31” to 56”.  These 8 bring this years total to 30 Rattlesnakes killed.  Looks like it’s going to be a banner year for “buzztails” so watch where you step when outside.  Reason for posting this her is I usually use one of my Crosman 1377’s to kill snakes.  Lawdog
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Gary aka Lawdog is now deceased. He passed away on Jan. 12, 2006. RIP Lawdog. We miss you.

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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2005, 11:12:35 AM »
You realize the crocodile hunter wouldn't approve?

We were very happy to learn that the wildlife guys were good enough to release 500 timber rattlers on a local paper company's land.  Myself and some friends lease about 800 acres to hunt on......but the release was at an "undisclosed" location.  Seems they think the timber rattler is endangered or threatened.  I know that every one I see is certainly endangered!!!!

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Offline ed1921

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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2005, 08:10:15 AM »
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Seems they think the timber rattler is endangered or threatened.  I know that every one I see is certainly endangered!!!!
 

Isn't that the prefered status for poisonous reptiles? :?
I guess I don't get it.

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« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2005, 05:41:26 AM »
Yea......I don't get it either.........
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Tolerance in the face of tyranny is no virtue."
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