Author Topic: Dummy decides to help rattler accross the road, gets bit. (Read 1742 times)

Sourdough · « **Reply #30 on:** June 22, 2011, 11:04:41 PM »

Growing up in Tennessee, we killed every Copperhead we saw. Had a type of Copperhead we called a Spreading Adder, it would rear up and spread it's neck like a Cobra, only smaller. They looked plenty big to me at the time, I was a kid then. Was plowing one morning (I was 14) when the Mule got spooked. I was trying to settle her down and felt something pulling at the cuff of my overalls. Got the mule settled down and looked down to see a Copperhead, with it's mouth hung-up on the cuff. Don't know to this day how I got out of those overalls, but they were left there in the tall grass at the edge of the field.

While in Nevada I sure killed a lot of Sidewinders. Got into a lot of trouble when I cut the head off one and slung it into a tent full of Senior NCOs. One SMSGT got hit on the neck, got excited and passed out. MedoVaced him in to the hospital, they thought he had a Heart Attack. Commander chewed me up one side and down the other. We were on a field training exercise, I was an aggressor, I was to create a disturbance so the camp could be attacked. I created one heck of a disturbance.

While in Arizona and New Mexico, hunted Rattlers on purpose. Wife liked to cook them up. Out on the White Sands, I'd usually kill two or three a day. I kept snake shot in the first chamber of my Ruger .44.

While in Turkey, would catch an ASP, then walk out onto the soccer field with it. The Oscares (Turkish Soldiers) would clear out fast. I had to quite, they threatened to shoot me.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #31 on:** June 23, 2011, 02:02:42 AM »

Quote from: Swampman on June 22, 2011, 04:41:42 PM

80% of those bitten are bitten while trying to kill the snake. There's something to be learned from that........

Sure is a shotgun or snake shot is way safer !

Swampman · « **Reply #32 on:** June 23, 2011, 02:56:39 AM »

The Spreading Adder is a Hog Nosed Snake and they are non-poisonous.

BUGEYE · « **Reply #33 on:** June 23, 2011, 03:06:17 AM »

all snakes are poison and extremely aggressive. they slither around day and night looking for people to bite.

MGMorden · « **Reply #34 on:** June 23, 2011, 04:39:15 AM »

Quote from: Swampman on June 22, 2011, 09:38:35 AM

Any animal that's endangered needs to be protected. Too many idiots kill every snake they see.

These aren't endangered though.

Quote from: sidewinder319

My advise only eat snakes if you can not find a cheeseburger.

Amen to that. I don't have any problem with people eating exotic foods, but me personally I only view it as a last resort. I'm not chomping on a snake or frog legs when so many "regular" things are completely within my means.

Of course, somewhat hypocritical to that, having started eating at a lot of road-side taco stands in the last few years, I have become rather fond of "Lengua" (cow tongue).

Spirithawk · « **Reply #35 on:** June 23, 2011, 04:57:35 AM »

Quote from: Swampman on June 23, 2011, 02:56:39 AM

The Spreading Adder is a Hog Nosed Snake and they are non-poisonous.

Well, you're at least right about that. The spreading is just a bluff. That fails they turn on their backs and play dead. I'll admit, the first time I encountered one I was taken by surprise. My brother and I were sitting on a river bank fishing. I turned to get something out of the tackle box and one was coiled up right there within a foot of me. When it raised up and spread it's neck I drew and shot it. My brother asked what kind it was and I simply replied, " The best kind, a dead one!"

Out in the woods I usualy leave snakes alone but around home, camp, hunting blinds and such only the non-poisenous are welcome. But if ya have small pets even some of those can be dangerous.

Sourdough · « **Reply #36 on:** June 23, 2011, 07:02:42 AM »

Swampy: No the Spreading Adder I am talking about is a member of the Copperhead family. We had the Hog Nosed Puff Adders too, yea they are harmless. These Copperheads that would spread their hood were definitely poisonous, I know I've killed or watched my Grandpa kill a bunch of them. I closely examined a few after they were dead, they had fangs in their mouths. A local Doctor wanted some, he was doing a study of them. So when we killed one we would take it to him. I watched him extract poison from one.

AtlLaw · « **Reply #37 on:** June 23, 2011, 07:41:10 AM »

Quote from: sidewinder319 on June 22, 2011, 07:56:18 PM

Snakes usually die pi$$ed off.

I guess... $:-\$ I don't remember ever meeting a happy snake...

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They all smell the same.

I beg to differ! Them cotten moufs just flat stink!

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be careful of the very sharp spines on the bones.

True! I tried filleting one one time, but for the life a me I can't remember if it worked or not...

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only eat snakes if you can not find a cheeseburger.

I dunno... $:-\$ I actually like 'em better then dove...

Swampman · « **Reply #38 on:** June 23, 2011, 08:28:33 AM »

Quote from: Sourdough on June 23, 2011, 07:02:42 AM

Swampy: No the Spreading Adder I am talking about is a member of the Copperhead family. We had the Hog Nosed Puff Adders too, yea they are harmless. These Copperheads that would spread their hood were definitely poisonous, I know I've killed or watched my Grandpa kill a bunch of them. I closely examined a few after they were dead, they had fangs in their mouths. A local Doctor wanted some, he was doing a study of them. So when we killed one we would take it to him. I watched him extract poison from one.

You're mistaken....

kinslayer1965 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 23, 2011, 08:51:48 AM »

http://www.herpnet.net/bite/

I dont want to get bit by one.

myronman3 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 23, 2011, 12:51:28 PM »

i've made it the first 38 years without eating a snake, and i plan on making it another 38 years without eating one.

Swampman · « **Reply #41 on:** June 23, 2011, 01:13:22 PM »

Just as good if not better than most meats.

Hooker · « **Reply #42 on:** June 23, 2011, 02:41:15 PM »

Quote from: Swampman on June 23, 2011, 01:13:22 PM

Just as good if not better than most meats.

If you really believe that I suggest you fire your cook.
Rattle snake meat is very bland I really don't see why anyone would bother to eat it if there is other foods available.
I attend 3 Rattle snake hunts every year and have for many years. Over those years I've tried snake prepared 10 ways from Sunday and I still say it's last ditch survival food.
Oh in case your wondering why I make it to so many snake hunts it's not for the food or the snakes. I like to see the pretty girls

but mostly I go for the flea markets and yard sales.

Pat

Swampman · « **Reply #43 on:** June 23, 2011, 03:06:13 PM »

You just have to know how to cook.

Old Fart · « **Reply #44 on:** June 23, 2011, 05:47:03 PM »

The OP was about some dude who got bit by a snake.
Not wether snake meat is edible or how good it is or how to cook it.
Try and stray back over on topic please.
Thanks.

45-70.gov · « **Reply #45 on:** June 23, 2011, 05:55:03 PM »

Quote from: Old Fart on June 23, 2011, 05:47:03 PM

The OP was about some dude who got bit by a snake.
Not wether snake meat is edible or how good it is or how to cook it.
Try and stray back over on topic please.
Thanks.

but that fool let a good meal get away....so the threat was not high-jacked

Spirithawk · « **Reply #46 on:** June 24, 2011, 03:29:55 PM »

If ya'll don't mind there's a Cherokee story this brings to mind;

This is what I was told as a boy....A little boy was walking along a dusty road when he came upon a Rattlesnake. The snake looked up at the boy and said, " Please, I am very old and soon I will die, would you carry me to the top of the mountain so that I might watch the sunset one last time?" "No Mister Rattlesnake" replied the boy, "for if I pick you up you will bite me and I will die!" The Rattlesnake promised the boy that he would not bite him and begged the boy to carry him up the mountain. Finally, feeling sorry for the Rattlesnake, the boy reached down, picked him up and carried him to the top of the mountain. There they sat together and watched the beautiful sunset. Then the Rattlesnake asked the boy if he would carry him back down the mountain to his home so that he could die there in his own home. Again, feeling sorry for the snake, the boy picked him up and carried him back down the mountain. By then it was getting too dark to travel so the boy took the Rattlesnake to his own home instead. There he gave the snake food and drink and made him comfortable for the night. The next morning the snake once again begged the boy to take him home. The little boy thought to himself, " So far Mister Rattlesnake has kept his promise and hasn't bitten me nor has he even tried. " So, once more he picked the snake up, held it close to his chest and carried the snake to it's own home. There he bent to put the snake down and quick as lightning it struck him in the chest sinking it's fangs deep and injecting it's poison. The little boy cried out in shock, " Why??? Oh why did you do that? I was kind to you and did what you asked. Now I will surely die!" The Rattlesnake just looked up at him and with an evil grin said, " You knew what I was when you first picked me up!" So says, Spirithawk ^i^

Swampman · « **Reply #47 on:** June 24, 2011, 03:35:37 PM »

I've used that analogy many times.

slim rem 7 · « **Reply #48 on:** June 24, 2011, 11:05:15 PM »

i remember a song, telling a version of that story..it got some play by the local dj..

powderman · « **Reply #49 on:** June 25, 2011, 04:11:46 AM »

Quote from: Old Fart on June 23, 2011, 05:47:03 PM

The OP was about some dude who got bit by a snake.
Not wether snake meat is edible or how good it is or how to cook it.
Try and stray back over on topic please.
Thanks.

For crying out loud. POWDERMAN.

Brett · « **Reply #50 on:** June 25, 2011, 07:43:54 AM »

I've never had the opportunity to try rattle snake but would if I did. What the heck, I have eaten a lot stranger things in my life. Jelly fish for instance (like eating salty rubber bands) so I'm game to try anything once.

45-70.gov · « **Reply #51 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:34:25 AM »

Quote from: Spirithawk on June 24, 2011, 03:29:55 PM

If ya'll don't mind there's a Cherokee story this brings to mind;

This is what I was told as a boy....A little boy was walking along a dusty road when he came upon a Rattlesnake. The snake looked up at the boy and said, " Please, I am very old and soon I will die, would you carry me to the top of the mountain so that I might watch the sunset one last time?" "No Mister Rattlesnake" replied the boy, "for if I pick you up you will bite me and I will die!" The Rattlesnake promised the boy that he would not bite him and begged the boy to carry him up the mountain. Finally, feeling sorry for the Rattlesnake, the boy reached down, picked him up and carried him to the top of the mountain. There they sat together and watched the beautiful sunset. Then the Rattlesnake asked the boy if he would carry him back down the mountain to his home so that he could die there in his own home. Again, feeling sorry for the snake, the boy picked him up and carried him back down the mountain. By then it was getting too dark to travel so the boy took the Rattlesnake to his own home instead. There he gave the snake food and drink and made him comfortable for the night. The next morning the snake once again begged the boy to take him home. The little boy thought to himself, " So far Mister Rattlesnake has kept his promise and hasn't bitten me nor has he even tried. " So, once more he picked the snake up, held it close to his chest and carried the snake to it's own home. There he bent to put the snake down and quick as lightning it struck him in the chest sinking it's fangs deep and injecting it's poison. The little boy cried out in shock, " Why??? Oh why did you do that? I was kind to you and did what you asked. Now I will surely die!" The Rattlesnake just looked up at him and with an evil grin said, " You knew what I was when you first picked me up!" So says, Spirithawk ^i^

not to hi-jack the threat...but

people here are still registered democrats......and some will vote for romney