Adopt this cuddly, affectionate stray?

[LennyLames]

I found this cuddly stray outside the back door, viewed from a side window. I believe it was patiently waiting for one of us to pet it then take it for a romp around the yard.

I don't have a leash for it. Can someone recommend one that's easy to put on and remove?

I felt a bit guilty that it was just waiting outside. Should I install a pet door so it could come into the house freely?

This stray shows its friendliness, wagging its tail when we're around. I've never seen any other wag its tail that vigorously so this must be a particularly friendly and affectionate one. Also makes a funny sound while wagging its tail; almost sounds like it's lightly growling with excitement.

It appears to like to lick people. It sticks its tongue out often. I bet if I stick its head next to someone's face, it will lick that person to death.

Do you think I can teach this one to hunt? I've seen a different variety chase a bird once.

Everyone at home, residents and visitors alike, are constantly reminded to check outside before stepping out, in case the cuddly stray is waiting outside. After all, we don't want it to get stepped on, do we?

I can visualize it climbing into bed and curling up on my pillow.

















The stuff nightmares are made of!

 

[NYlakesider]

I found this cuddly stray outside the back door, viewed from a side window. I believe it was patiently waiting for one of us to pet it then take it for a romp around the yard.

I don't have a leash for it. Can someone recommend one that's easy to put on and remove?

I felt a bit guilty that it was just waiting outside. Should I install a pet door so it could come into the house freely?

This stray shows its friendliness, wagging its tail when we're around. I've never seen any other wag its tail that vigorously so this must be a particularly friendly and affectionate one. Also makes a funny sound while wagging its tail; almost sounds like it's lightly growling with excitement.

It appears to like to lick people. It sticks its tongue out often. I bet if I stick its head next to someone's face, it will lick that person to death.

Do you think I can teach this one to hunt? I've seen a different variety chase a bird once.

Everyone at home, residents and visitors alike, are constantly reminded to check outside before stepping out, in case the cuddly stray is waiting outside. After all, we don't want it to get stepped on, do we?

I can visualize it climbing into bed and curling up on my pillow.

















The stuff nightmares are made of!

Years back I remember both Skeeter and Jordan mentioning these cute little things. Out West it appears quite common, back East where I live other than a couple well know spots we do not have those things near us.

 

[glenncal1]

Did it die of lead poisoning

 

[df06]

I don't have any problem with the non poisonous ones. Rattle snakes, they loose their head.

 

[dmar]

When there's one, there's more... .

 

[swsig]

When there's one, there's more... .

During World War II, one of the largest bomber training bases was Pyote Air Force Base, located in the middle of nowhere in West Texas. No one called it by that name, as it was commonly referred to as "Rattlesnake Bomber Base", due to the tens of thousands of rattlesnakes that popped up during its construction and afterwards. Being stationed there should have qualified personnel for hazardous duty pay.

 

[LVSteve]

Got mice? If not, I think I know why.

 

[jag312]

When I first moved into my place in Minden, Nevada, (actually, halfway between Minden and Carson City), I discovered that there were rattlesnakes in the back acreage. Sometimes people visit me with their children and/or grandchildren. I do not want these kids to be kept hostage inside the house because of rattlesnakes. I started to sharpen my shooting skills, first with my S&W K22 Masterpiece and then with my Browning Challenger. It seldom takes more than one shot to the head to eliminate Mr. Rattler. Now, I seldom even see a rattlesnake. I think they have moved to a different location.


One of my co-workers before I retired was very opposed to shooting rattlesnakes. He was also against anyone owning guns. He told me that the best way to get rid of a rattlesnake was to walk up to it, hit it on the head with a stick, and it would go away. I really want him to try that with one of the 5 or 6 foot rattlesnakes, and i want to make a video of it for youtube.

 

[BillBond]

On my place I only take pictures of dead rattlesnakes.

 

[bamabiker]

One of my co-workers before I retired was very opposed to shooting rattlesnakes. He was also against anyone owning guns. He told me that the best way to get rid of a rattlesnake was to walk up to it, hit it on the head with a stick, and it would go away. I really want him to try that with one of the 5 or 6 foot rattlesnakes, and i want to make a video of it for youtube.

No problem...with a 10' stick.

 

[spricks]

They taste like chicken you know?

 

[Doug M.]

It is a good thing I do not have an emoji for the Single Digit Anglo-Saxon Salute. I am not sure how that would go on the infraction scale.

 

[V1 Rotate]

When I was at the FLETC IN Artesia NM I took advantage of the superb workout facilities they had there ( I always thought of it as a college campus where everyone is majoring in shooting.) I also enjoyed their nearby track, running before breakfast and daybreak. The staff said enjoy, but remember that the rattlesnakes like sleeping on the warm track during those cool dessert nights..........
I was wide awake when I stepped on that track.
Bill S

 

[JcMack]

They taste like chicken you know?

I'm a city boy, I thought it was chicken.

 

[lihpster]

The stuff nightmares are made of!

Actually, it's the stuff hatbands are made of.

 

[jag312]

It is a good thing I do not have an emoji for the Single Digit Anglo-Saxon Salute. I am not sure how that would go on the infraction scale.

It will not go well. I know from personal experience.

 

[Sistema1927]

Silly me, I was expecting to see this:

 

[TX-Dennis]

During World War II, one of the largest bomber training bases was Pyote Air Force Base, located in the middle of nowhere in West Texas. No one called it by that name, as it was commonly referred to as "Rattlesnake Bomber Base", due to the tens of thousands of rattlesnakes that popped up during its construction and afterwards. Being stationed there should have qualified personnel for hazardous duty pay.

That's not the middle of nowhere, It's just about 50 miles west of me.

Oh, wait; I guess that is the middle of nowhere.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

Ya'll may not know it, but I believe in handling snakes........

Usually with a 38 with snake loads, or a sharp hoe, and in a pinch a large rock, and as a last resort, a 12 gauge shotgun.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[charlie sherrill]

I was riding my zero turn last summer and armed as usual when I spotted a 4' rattler heading toward my tractor shed. I really didn't need him hiding in there amongst my junk. Needless to say, he didn't make it. One shot with a 9 mm Ranger from my M&P 2.0 and it was neutralized. The largest I have dispatched was 6'6". Fried that one up with some fish and frog legs. I can't count the number I have killed on snake calls as a LEO.