Timber Rattler
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SCAR333
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Exactly why I have a nice set of Lacrosse snake boots...
Good eaten'!
Tyrod
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I prefer my rattlers be made of straw rather than timber.
Mexican Kerry
Member
I have one thing to say here.
I hate snakes and even seeing a picture of them makes me want to chop em with a shovel.
I hate snakes and even seeing a picture of them makes me want to chop em with a shovel.
Ivan the Butcher
Member
Around here, the farm cats usually take care of all the snakes around the house, way before the get that big! Looks like they been sleeping on the job a long time!
Ivan
Ivan
That's a big ole guy. Now that we've seen the before picture, were is the after photo? The one with the head either cut off or shot off.
Texas Star
US Veteran
I think you have a Canebrake rattler, a sub-species of the Timber Rattler, Crotalus horridus.
The true timber rattler is more tan with darker brown markings. This one looks more gray on my screen. This could be a photo issue.
I've forgotten the scientific name of the Canebrake, but you can find it Online, I'm sure, if it matters.
A bite from one is about like a bite from the other. The color variation is the main difference.
The true timber rattler is more tan with darker brown markings. This one looks more gray on my screen. This could be a photo issue.
I've forgotten the scientific name of the Canebrake, but you can find it Online, I'm sure, if it matters.
A bite from one is about like a bite from the other. The color variation is the main difference.
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That's why 5.5 gr Unique is behind a capsule full of #11 shot in one of my snub nose 38's whenever I am where they might be.
Looks like a job for the Governor . . .
LVSteve
Member
Purposeful looking critter. Not too many stray rodents with him about.
Rpg
Member
Beautiful hatband on the hoof, so to speak.
wingriderz
Member
Wow me hate snakes I would have empytied wheel or magazine
Faulkner
Member
Has similar markings to the one I took out of my neighbor's yard near where her grandchildren were playing.
oddshooter
Member
I lived in Albany , Texas as a young boy. One summer/fall everyone seemed to get into rattlesnake hunting and hit large numbers of the dens. That winter was the worst infestation of rats and vermin in history.
Prescut
Prescut
I grew up with rattle snakes in SD. We generally had an agreement. I exercised due caution and gave ample warning when approaching fence lines, brush piles and when walking criques etc. In exchange they stayed out of the yard, hangar, barn and other out buildings. If I encountered them on their territory I walked around and left them alone. If I encountered them in my territory, they got shot on sight. Rules are rules.
The only time it was ever a major issue (i.e. shot more than 1 in a year) was when a developer started putting in a housing development on a ridge line a couple miles south of us. We had a big influx that year, and I'm pretty sure they were displaced by the development going on.
The only time it was ever a major issue (i.e. shot more than 1 in a year) was when a developer started putting in a housing development on a ridge line a couple miles south of us. We had a big influx that year, and I'm pretty sure they were displaced by the development going on.
italiansport
Member
We had a similar problem with development but not with snakes but scorpions. A 10 acre plot abutting my subdivision, the last open space in our area, was finally developed a few years ago. we had an influx of brown scorpions for the next 2 years that were difficult to keep under control as the seemed to be everywhere. In case you're wondering the sting from a brown scorpion is the most dangerous one you can get and has been fatal on occasion. Additionally the treatment cost are on a par with snake bite - e.g. expensive.
Jim
usmc2427765
US Veteran
That snake is protected in Texas. I guess you need to let him strike first before you can draw.
darmtn1917
Member
Your right - was watching an episode of Lone Star Law as i read this and they got some poor kid for killing a timber rattler. Of course he placed it on his facebook page and the wardens were complaining that got continuous calls complaining. At the end they said he was fined $300 and paid $700 in restitution. Who do you pay the restitution too - the baby snakes? Tough lesson about SSS.
