Terrierman Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 This little one was crawling around this morning. One of the guys about stepped on him. He's off in the woods behind the shop now. Some folks want to kill every snake there is, especially venomous ones (which this little guy is - Pygmy Rattlesnake) but that's not me. So I just tossed him over the fence, hopefully to never be seen by any of us again. SpoonDog, awhuber, Daryk Campbell Sr and 6 others 9
Terrierman Posted July 8, 2015 Author Posted July 8, 2015 Cool! I've never seen one before. Pete First rattlesnake I've ever seen in Missouri myself. My grandson who lives in Arkansas was bitten by one of those on his little toe when he was about five. Had a hell of a time getting well from it, his toe is still deformed. I have heard their venom is very toxic.
Flysmallie Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Cool looking snake. I've never seen one either. Â Â
BilletHead Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Have seen a few timber rattlers around here but never one of those. Very special find! BilletHead "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo   If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh   " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh      "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead   " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead  P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
Greenheadrocker Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Would of made a nice hat band, and a good meal to boot.
Chief Grey Bear Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Very nice Rick! I thank you for not killing it!! Daryk Campbell Sr 1 Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
ollie Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Cool find. I have never seen one of those in Mo. or anywhere else for that matters! Glad you didn't kill it. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
ness Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Did he go peacefully on the shovel, or did you have something to contain him with during the relocation? John
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