[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by rmd2

I use the sticky rat trap in my garage for insects and I have been surprised to see all the things it catches. One time I saw a snake skin on the sticky pad. I guess the snake was able to shed its skin and get away.
Another time I saw that I had run over a snake with my car and its body was flat from the tire. I got a stick to get it out of the garage and was shocked to see it was still alive! I got a longer stick and took it out to the curb. All the dogs that went by wanted to sniff it but even they were afraid. LOL

2017 - Snakes are cold blooded animals unlike humans which means their brain needs much less oxygen to survive. So when a snake is killed or say decapitated, its brain can live for much longer time than humans or other warm blooded animals. That causes the head and sometimes the body muscles to move even after death. When googled.

[cbmerl]

[QUOTE=collie1228;1817342]I know, another snake thread. I was out of town for a week and when I returned, I noticed that my collection of anoles was much smaller than when I left. Thinking a predator might be around, I walked out of my slider onto the patio, and was moving down the sidewalk along the side of the house (my courtyard villa has a grass lawn), when a long black racer raised its head about a foot off the grass and struck at me. I was 7-8 feet away from it, so it had no chance to bite me, but it scared the daylights out of me. It proceeded to strike at me several more times, so I ran into the garage and got a golf club. I'm a live and let live person when it comes to "harmless" snakes, but I won't put up with an aggressive animal of any kind in my yard. I wasn't able to catch him and he slithered into a thick bush where I couldn't see him. Apparently he left the area as I haven't seen him since and the remaining anoles are active again. Has anyone else ever had a run-in with an aggressive black racer?[/QUOTE

I wonder if snakes are protective of their young and maybe she (assuming a 'she') has a nest of young ones nearby and was just trying to keep you away from it. Hmmm?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

A couple rounds of 22LR rat or snake shot will do the trick as well.

That would be fine if we lived on a farm. Shooting a firearm off in your back yard here in TV-landwould be dangerous and irresponsible. And don't shoot or kill any black snake, period. They do good work! If you have a rattleshake in your back yard, go ahead and kill it with a 9 iron. But, be aware that they are hard to kill and can move faster than you can.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

2017 - Snakes are cold blooded animals unlike humans which means their brain needs much less oxygen to survive. So when a snake is killed or say decapitated, its brain can live for much longer time than humans or other warm blooded animals. That causes the head and sometimes the body muscles to move even after death. When googled.

This is Florida. I have seen several rattlesnake skins in the pool areas. Ask a pool maintenance man about that.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

He was aggressive cause you were afraid of him. He was bluffing with no bullets ( fangs or poison) to fire at you. I had to run one out of my garage he thought he was the boss till it put my boot in his face. He ran for the hills. I don’t kill them not because the eat the lizards but small rodents. I like the anoles cause the eat insects around house. Even had one inside House that I couldn’t catch for month. I would wake up and he would be steering at me from end table.

Rattlesnakes and water mocassins have fangs. Therefore, they have LARGE triangular heads. Not sure about coral snakes, which are rarer. Black snakes and other non-poisonous varieties are easily identified by small heads. They will, however, try hard to bluff like they are poisonous. A turtle can bite you like a snake, also. But, they are not as feared because they are slower. I have cornered a 4ft black snake in my golf car garage as I tried to "herd" it out - it was difficult because they are fast. Don't ever reach for them because like a snapping turtle, they WILL bite - and they are fast. I had only 1 experience with a water mocassin in about 45 years in Florida. I was fishing at a lake and standing in about 2 and 1/2 ft of water. A 3 ft one swam toward my leg. It got within about 8 inches of my leg, then decided that it was too big to eat (I guess) and continued swimming. I kept fishing. Incidentally, you are basically safer when a black snake is around. Somehow? they are tougher than rattlesnakes and keep them away. So, be nice to your low paid security guard - the black snake!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by collie1228

My club was an Adams Tight Lies 7-wood. But the snake got up against the concrete wall, and although the Adams 7-wood is not my favorite, I was afraid of hitting the wall and ruining a perfectly good club. I have a broom out there now. With that next time I can pin him down and deal with him when he's helpless. I hope.

Do NOT reach for him. Do yourself and him a favor by just "shoooing" him out the door.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by tvmurray

I would recommend a sticky rat trap along the wall. That will catch it and send it dispose of it. The only good snake is a dead snake.

All wrong - both about the dead snake and any perceived idea that it would be easy to dispose of, if alive. And they can live for months before they slow down. They are real survivors!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by willis100

Snakes lives matter

Very good! Both funny and true for black snakes and other non-poisonous ones.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

What a horrible thing to say. If it wasn't for the snakes, The Villages would be overrun with rats and other vermin.

Are you talking the human OR the reptile variety?????

[jimjamuser]

[QUOTE=cbmerl@yahoo.com;1817903]

Originally Posted by collie1228

I know, another snake thread. I was out of town for a week and when I returned, I noticed that my collection of anoles was much smaller than when I left. Thinking a predator might be around, I walked out of my slider onto the patio, and was moving down the sidewalk along the side of the house (my courtyard villa has a grass lawn), when a long black racer raised its head about a foot off the grass and struck at me. I was 7-8 feet away from it, so it had no chance to bite me, but it scared the daylights out of me. It proceeded to strike at me several more times, so I ran into the garage and got a golf club. I'm a live and let live person when it comes to "harmless" snakes, but I won't put up with an aggressive animal of any kind in my yard. I wasn't able to catch him and he slithered into a thick bush where I couldn't see him. Apparently he left the area as I haven't seen him since and the remaining anoles are active again. Has anyone else ever had a run-in with an aggressive black racer?[/QUOTE

I wonder if snakes are protective of their young and maybe she (assuming a 'she') has a nest of young ones nearby and was just trying to keep you away from it. Hmmm?

Reptiles lay eggs and walk (or slither) away after and NEVER look back. Some eat their young like that old days comedian suggested that humans do. Can't remember his name - am I senile or what?

[bobnyce]

I had one black racer in my garage a few years ago. When I chased it out it literally attacked me the whole time attempting to bite with no success. Yes, they are aggressive and fast. And, do not get bitten by one even though they are not poisonous they can infect you with nasty bacteria.

[sharonl7340]

We have 1 (maybe 2 different ones??) and I have christened it Jakie Snakie. I leave him alone and he leaves me alone.

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

I was thinking a .410. But I guess I'll have to scale down when we move to The Villages.. lol

leave the gun, take the cannoli

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by davem4616

leave the gun, take the cannoli

Snakes like cannoli's?

[merrymini]

Surprised to hear that it was aggressive. I garden a great deal and have seen them in my flower beds many times and they usually take off. Do not kill them! They are beneficial snakes. That being said do not get bitten either, even tho they are not venomous, I cannot imagine that would be any fun. I have taken to poking around before stepping in with a long stick or tool.