Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
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It's in that spot often. I'm standing on a sidewalk overlooking the river. Maybe 20 feet? I'll post a non-zoomed version.
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,727
Saw
this guy on the walking trail today. It was about 8 inches long. I
was surprised it let me take the photo, and even more surprised that it
gave no resistance to my picking it up. I was concerned it may have
been injured. Once I carried it away from the trail, it seemed OK. I
was concerned because a few weeks ago I came across a beautiful
California king snake that was dead- judging by the width of the
impression across its body, probably run over by a cyclist. Very sad.
Today's find was much more positive!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Saw
this guy on the walking trail today. It was about 8 inches long. I
was surprised it let me take the photo, and even more surprised that it
gave no resistance to my picking it up. I was concerned it may have
been injured. Once I carried it away from the trail, it seemed OK. I
was concerned because a few weeks ago I came across a beautiful
California king snake that was dead- judging by the width of the
impression across its body, probably run over by a cyclist. Very sad.
Today's find was much more positive!
I SAW PEARL JAM
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,727
Saw
this guy on the walking trail today. It was about 8 inches long. I
was surprised it let me take the photo, and even more surprised that it
gave no resistance to my picking it up. I was concerned it may have
been injured. Once I carried it away from the trail, it seemed OK. I
was concerned because a few weeks ago I came across a beautiful
California king snake that was dead- judging by the width of the
impression across its body, probably run over by a cyclist. Very sad.
Today's find was much more positive!
You killed my lizard?!?!?!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I hate that when snakes get ridden over. Especially if people kill them on purpose. Snakes are rad.
Yes all the way! I would be bummed to see any snake killed, but seeing a dead California king snake was particularly unfortunate. They are beautiful, non-venomous constrictors harmless to humans, and though not considered endangered, are also not common. I have only ever seen three in the wild, two live and the one that was run over.
I also agree that killing snakes is wrong- unconscionable, really. That includes rattlesnakes. Here in the Sierra Foothills, I have heard many stories about people killing rattlesnakes. That's just so wrong. There are outfits around here that will come and remove the snake and take it into a wild area away from people, pets, and livestock. We got home one night and heard one wedged in the corner of two walls. We have a friend who is experienced in rattlesnake removal or I would have rigged up a hook on a pole and done it myself. This good friend got the snake into a trash can for us and hauled it away to a safe place. It was really cool! Here it is:
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Saw
this guy on the walking trail today. It was about 8 inches long. I
was surprised it let me take the photo, and even more surprised that it
gave no resistance to my picking it up. I was concerned it may have
been injured. Once I carried it away from the trail, it seemed OK. I
was concerned because a few weeks ago I came across a beautiful
California king snake that was dead- judging by the width of the
impression across its body, probably run over by a cyclist. Very sad.
Today's find was much more positive!
I hate that when snakes get ridden over. Especially if people kill them on purpose. Snakes are rad.
Yes all the way! I would be bummed to see any snake killed, but seeing a dead California king snake was particularly unfortunate. They are beautiful, non-venomous constrictors harmless to humans, and though not considered endangered, are also not common. I have only ever seen three in the wild, two live and the one that was run over.
I also agree that killing snakes is wrong- unconscionable, really. That includes rattlesnakes. Here in the Sierra Foothills, I have heard many stories about people killing rattlesnakes. That's just so wrong. There are outfits around here that will come and remove the snake and take it into a wild area away from people, pets, and livestock. We got home one night and heard one wedged in the corner of two walls. We have a friend who is experienced in rattlesnake removal or I would have rigged up a hook on a pole and done it myself. This good friend got the snake into a trash can for us and hauled it away to a safe place. It was really cool! Here it is:
dude. Nice. I saw a pair of rattlesnakes walking my dog in Colorado. I was fishing, dog sniffing. Big rattle sound. My heart jumped into my throat. Picked up my dog and started walking away from snake. Then another one! Good fishing spot I never went back to. Never imagined such a sound like that. Very cool and perfect warning. Super glad my dog didn't get killed though. Nature is beautiful/dangerous. Told a ranger of my sighting. He said he never saw one. Maybe never got out of his truck!
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brianlux
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I hate that when snakes get ridden over. Especially if people kill them on purpose. Snakes are rad.
Yes all the way! I would be bummed to see any snake killed, but seeing a dead California king snake was particularly unfortunate. They are beautiful, non-venomous constrictors harmless to humans, and though not considered endangered, are also not common. I have only ever seen three in the wild, two live and the one that was run over.
I also agree that killing snakes is wrong- unconscionable, really. That includes rattlesnakes. Here in the Sierra Foothills, I have heard many stories about people killing rattlesnakes. That's just so wrong. There are outfits around here that will come and remove the snake and take it into a wild area away from people, pets, and livestock. We got home one night and heard one wedged in the corner of two walls. We have a friend who is experienced in rattlesnake removal or I would have rigged up a hook on a pole and done it myself. This good friend got the snake into a trash can for us and hauled it away to a safe place. It was really cool! Here it is:
dude. Nice. I saw a pair of rattlesnakes walking my dog in Colorado. I was fishing, dog sniffing. Big rattle sound. My heart jumped into my throat. Picked up my dog and started walking away from snake. Then another one! Good fishing spot I never went back to. Never imagined such a sound like that. Very cool and perfect warning. Super glad my dog didn't get killed though. Nature is beautiful/dangerous. Told a ranger of my sighting. He said he never saw one. Maybe never got out of his truck!
It is a frightening sound, for sure! So nice of them to give us a heads up! The coolest rattler I've ever seen was a sidewinder in Joshua Trees National Park. Same basic rattle warning. It was amazing to watch this snake move laterally. I kept my distance, for sure! It moved like this:
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
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mickeyrat
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happened to look up and out of the window(my home computer space is below this window) and see this Coopers Hawk with a catch. Last pic is all I found after a squirrel crawling along the top of the fence startled the Hawk. What you dont see is another squirrel munching away at feeder boxes I've set out for them.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
I hate that when snakes get ridden over. Especially if people kill them on purpose. Snakes are rad.
Yes all the way! I would be bummed to see any snake killed, but seeing a dead California king snake was particularly unfortunate. They are beautiful, non-venomous constrictors harmless to humans, and though not considered endangered, are also not common. I have only ever seen three in the wild, two live and the one that was run over.
I also agree that killing snakes is wrong- unconscionable, really. That includes rattlesnakes. Here in the Sierra Foothills, I have heard many stories about people killing rattlesnakes. That's just so wrong. There are outfits around here that will come and remove the snake and take it into a wild area away from people, pets, and livestock. We got home one night and heard one wedged in the corner of two walls. We have a friend who is experienced in rattlesnake removal or I would have rigged up a hook on a pole and done it myself. This good friend got the snake into a trash can for us and hauled it away to a safe place. It was really cool! Here it is:
I used to be terrified of snakes, like panicking with heart palpitations, sweating, etc. Just seeing a picture of them in a magazine or on a screen would cause me to have this reaction. One day I decided fuck this noise. There is no need to be so scared of them. I started watching documentaries and nature shows and within a year I was actually holding a corn snake and even had one weaving through my hair.
To the point, I was watching this documentary on rattlesnakes and how in the US southwest the have evolved to have smaller rattles due to human predation. It was really sad.
"What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
This guy was out for a stroll along our fence top about an hour ago. The last picture is him/her looking at the dogs losing their shit in the tv room, about five feet away from it.
"What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
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mickeyrat
up my ass, like Chadwick was up his Posts: 35,798
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Jk An opossum. Odd creature. Odd name. Nocturnal & marsupial I think?(carries it's baby in a pouch). Rare to see them during the day. Probably munchining on mickeyrat's birdseed. I had one hanging off my birdfeeder one night. Really cool and don't see them a lot. Nice picture
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Didn't know England didn't have oppossums. So are they just in America then?
Native to North America and South America. Australia also has something called "possums," but it's not the same animal. They are visibly similar to the opossum, but are actually more closely related to kangaroos.
Didn't know England didn't have oppossums. So are they just in America then?
Native to North America and South America. Australia also has something called "possums," but it's not the same animal. They are visibly similar to the opossum, but are actually more closely related to kangaroos.
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Nice turkeys^^
An owl has been out by me. Hear it all the time, didn't see it yet.
how close did you get?
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Told a ranger of my sighting. He said he never saw one. Maybe never got out of his truck!
The coolest rattler I've ever seen was a sidewinder in Joshua Trees National Park. Same basic rattle warning. It was amazing to watch this snake move laterally. I kept my distance, for sure! It moved like this:
Haha! Right on, Lou!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
To the point, I was watching this documentary on rattlesnakes and how in the US southwest the have evolved to have smaller rattles due to human predation. It was really sad.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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Jk
An opossum. Odd creature. Odd name. Nocturnal & marsupial I think?(carries it's baby in a pouch). Rare to see them during the day. Probably munchining on mickeyrat's birdseed. I had one hanging off my birdfeeder one night. Really cool and don't see them a lot.
Nice picture
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
No. Ellie slowly moved up. no growling on her part. no hissing on the possums part. just ducked under the fence behind.. .
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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