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jimjamuser 02-10-2021 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by John_W (Post 1899822)
Last year my neighbor was up a ladder trimming his Sylvester Palm and he saw two eyes starring back at him, at first he thought it was Palm Rat. He then realized the eyes were too far apart, it was a Bobcat who probably was in the tree looking for a rat. The Bobcat came down and passed him on the way. He got off the ladder and then realized the Bobcat was cornered by the villa wall, there was no way out unless it ran by my neighbor. Then in one swift move the Bobcat scaled the wall and was gone.

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EviesGP 02-10-2021 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnN (Post 1899741)
I'll be careful, thanks for the tip. I'll have my wife start trimming the trees from now on
Give us a heads-up, so we can all go outside and listen for the scream?! Kinda like watching the rocket launches.

Marty94 02-10-2021 01:21 PM
Yikes! I do not like snakes. Last year I was digging up a shrub in my backyard and jumped on my shovel to break a root and out shot a black racer snake. It was about 5 feet long. I wasn’t expecting it and no time to scream, but I certainly flew off that shovel quickly. I later learned that they are harmless, but it certainly gave me a fright.

Rosebud2020 02-10-2021 09:48 PM
Rats live in the palms, particularly on top of Queen Palms. Queen Palms are considered trash palms and landscapers love them because they are cheap. Notice how they mostly all have frizzle top.

Anyway, plant a "real" tree, not a palm. Real trees are less maintenance, provide shade, and you won't have to worry about the rats being your next-door neighbor.

fraurose 02-14-2021 10:00 AM
I really admire you John, you are the most helpful kindest person to everyone and the best of knowledge . Thank you so much for all you do !

EdFNJ 02-14-2021 09:45 PM
Also be careful when you open your closed patio umbrella. You never know what's lurking, I mean sleeping, beneath! :D :D :D (And s/he keeps coming back! Must like the smell of steak on a pellet smoker grill )


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Topspinmo 02-14-2021 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rosebud2020 (Post 1900220)
Rats live in the palms, particularly on top of Queen Palms. Queen Palms are considered trash palms and landscapers love them because they are cheap. Notice how they mostly all have frizzle top.

Anyway, plant a "real" tree, not a palm. Real trees are less maintenance, provide shade, and you won't have to worry about the rats being your next-door neighbor.

If possible (not always) I plant tree that produces something I can eat. Like nuts or fruits. I’m making room right now for tangerines

Landscaper’s also like queen palms ( or any palm) so they can make money trimming.

Another thing rats are attracted to palm seeds/nuts. Keep the seed pods cut out and the palm rats will go down the street to palm that’s loaded with seed pods.


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