Tis the Season for..................

[Big-D]

Oh, and speaking of snakes, I caught a Mohave Green rattlesnake in my backyard yesterday. That little bugger was about 20 inches long. My wife happened to look outside as our chihuahua was backing away from the snake. For those of you not familiar with the Mohave Green, probably the most poisonous snake in all of North America. Of all poisonous snakes, this is the one you don't want to get bit by. I am glad he had a natural fear, otherwise he'd be dead within seconds.

I caught him with a tool grabber by the end of his tail. Dropped him in a clear plastic jug and took him to our BLM office. Many people mistake the Mohave Green for a diamond back rattler. However, although the Green is a rattler, he packs a serious punch that can kill a human. The venom from this snake is 10-50 times more dangerous than any other rattlesnake.

All of the rain we've had this year is bringing the critters out in full force. If you are planning a trip to the Arizona or S. Cal deserts, be very aware of you surroundings. The snakes are alive and well and have brought with them all of their cousins

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Mohave Green Rattlesnake

 

[beemerdons]

Oh, and speaking of snakes, I caught a Mohave Green rattlesnake in my backyard yesterday. That little bugger was about 20 inches long. My wife happened to look outside as our chihuahua was backing away from the snake. For those of you not familiar with the Mohave Green, probably the most poisonous snake in all of North America. Of all poisonous snakes, this is the one you don't want to get bit buy. I am glad he had a natural fear, otherwise he'd be dead within seconds.
I caught him with a tool grabber by the end of his tail. Dropped him in a clear plastic jug and took him to our BLM office. Many people mistake the Mohave Green for a diamond back rattler. However, although the Green is a rattler, he packs a serious punch that will kill a human fast.

All of the rain we've had this year is bringing the critters out in full force. If you are planning a trip to the Arizona or S. Cal deserts, be very aware of you surroundings. The snakes are alive and well and have brought with them all of their cousins

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Mohave Green Rattlesnake

Amen to that, Brother Dan! Rattlers are out in force here in Phoenix also; my new home is on a green belt park and I saw a nest of young rattlesnakes yesterday in a culvert while walking Bear, my Labrador Retriever. Son of a *****, we get snakes and Michigan gets Bustanut joker, while Florida gets RadioHowie; so, I basically prefer the poisonous Diamondbacks to those two nasty jackasses!!!

 

[dcarver]

Dang, whatcha doing so close to a snake? Me, I don't like snakes. That's why I have shotguns.

 

[marcusorelius]

Yep them mohave grenns are the most feared snake around here! Glad it didn't get yer pooch!

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Mohave toxin is one of the most lethal venom components found in US snakes.
* Venom B populations are less lethal than venom A populations.

* At least one death has been attributed to a Mohave rattlesnake in the Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers, although a number of deaths have been documented.

* [SIZE=18pt]Most documented deaths are associated with bites in which the bitten individual was intentionally interacting with the snake and when a delay occurred in seeking medical care. [/SIZE]

***

Males are bitten more commonly than females.

Age

Young adults are most commonly bitten.

Got it.

Don't mess with snakes! :scare:

 

[beemerdons]

Mohave toxin is one of the most lethal venom components found in US snakes.
* Venom B populations are less lethal than venom A populations.

* At least one death has been attributed to a Mohave rattlesnake in the Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers, although a number of deaths have been documented.

* [SIZE=18pt]Most documented deaths are associated with bites in which the bitten individual was intentionally interacting with the snake and when a delay occurred in seeking medical care. [/SIZE]

***

Males are bitten more commonly than females.

Age

Young adults are most commonly bitten.

Got it.

Don't mess with snakes! :scare:

RadioHowie and Bustanut joker: Have you two ever thought of having snakes for a pet? They are really pretty and easy to take care of! Just let Adam, Mark, Dan and I know when your Birthday's are and we will send you the most beautiful green snakes you have ever seen. PS to Mizz Bust: Sheila, do not open this package; let Bust have a really big surprise. Ha, ha!

 

[reecebike]

BLOW THEM ALL TO HELL!!!

 

[ALDAWG]

Click This LinkMohave Green Rattlesnake

YES! Very cool, I love snakes. But yeah seriously, this snake should'nt be messed with at all...still awesome though!

 

[HotRodZilla]

I only have 10 ways to deal with rattle snakes: "bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!"

Gawd I hate those things!

 

[patch308]

MMmmmm, good eatin'.

 

[tmc]

Just let Adam, Mark, Dan and I know when your Birthday's are and we will send you the most beautiful green snakes you have ever seen. PS to Mizz Bust: Sheila, do not open this package; let Bust have a really big surprise. Ha, ha!

Make sure to shake the box before opening it. Oh, and open it as close to one's _______ as possible.

 

[beemerdons]

MMmmmm, good eatin'.

Right on patch308, es verdad! I go into the San Tan Mountains with my Pipefitters Union Business Agent friend Jim Visger and we snare rattlesnakes with an 8' pole with a wire loop. Great Eatin'! Next time you come over to Phoenix, bring your girlie Hermano AJ along and we we'll snag a half dozen diamondbacks and then barbecue them; with sides of arroz y frijoles y tortillas! Mas Fiesta, Amigo!!!

 

[Scoobyvroom]

Damn I hate snakes...

 

[kawabeemer]

Snakes aren't so bad, at least when they don't have legs and wear a tie.

 

[patch308]

MMmmmm, good eatin'.

Right on patch308, es verdad! I go into the San Tan Mountains with my Pipefitters Union Business Agent friend Jim Visger and we snare rattlesnakes with an 8' pole with a wire loop. Great Eatin'! Next time you come over to Phoenix, bring your girlie Hermano AJ along and we we'll snag a half dozen diamondbacks and then barbecue them; with sides of arroz y frijoles y tortillas! Mas Fiesta, Amigo!!!

The REALLY nice thing about bringing him is that THAT BOY CAN FIND SNAKES!!! Not that he WANTS to, but damn, he's a magnet for 'em! It's like a little "snake dog"...he can find them then WE just follow the sound of the screaming and whimpering little yelps to find HIM...LUNCH TIME!

 

[HotRodZilla]

MMmmmm, good eatin'.

Right on patch308, es verdad! I go into the San Tan Mountains with my Pipefitters Union Business Agent friend Jim Visger and we snare rattlesnakes with an 8' pole with a wire loop. Great Eatin'! Next time you come over to Phoenix, bring your girlie Hermano AJ along and we we'll snag a half dozen diamondbacks and then barbecue them; with sides of arroz y frijoles y tortillas! Mas Fiesta, Amigo!!!

The REALLY nice thing about bringing him is that THAT BOY CAN FIND SNAKES!!! Not that he WANTS to, but damn, he's a magnet for 'em! It's like a little "snake dog"...he can find them then WE just follow the sound of the screaming and whimpering little yelps to find HIM...LUNCH TIME!

******* snakes!

 

[1FJR]

When I lived in Fort Collins CO during college I would go mountain biking out side of town. Nothing worse than crawling up a long rocky climb and finding a big rattler laying across the trail at the steepest point. Gave a whole new meaning to a snake bite puncture when I tried to use my front tire to move him out of the way. They added a whole new dimension of excitment to the summer mountain bike season.

 

[Geezer]

The snakes are out in NY as well. Around here we have the rarely seen timber rattler, and more common copper head. But the worst and most often seen is the shiny black tar snake. They are all over the place and I see more of them every year. Fortunately, they are not venomous, but they are a bit slippery when you ride over them. :coolsmiley02: