Taking out some brush and SNAKES with the B11 and Sarsquatch

[TLR]

I would have to agree, I have loved collecting snakes for such a long time. But I think lots of the deaths we hear about here is people killing them because it is too close to where people live. Well I would hope so. And it is true, if you read the stats, most people are bitten when they are trying to kill the snakes. They usually only attack when they feel they are in danger.

Once again you're showing you don't know much about snakes in the south. They both do spend most of their time in water and moccasins are one of the most aggressive animals I've ever come across. They weren't to bad in Ky. where I grew up but while working as a nuisance gator trapper in Fl. I learned to fear them way more than the gators. I've seen them come across 20 to 30 yds of open water to go after someone. They get huge and mean in the heat and the swamps. They are one of the only animals I kill on the spot.

 

[TLR]

Green Recluse- It's fine and you do make a very valid point. I only kill animals for meat unless there is a specific reason like coyotes or beavers. The exception is poisonous snakes. I just don't like them. One killed my dog when I was young and I have had a score to settle with them ever since then. The less poisonous snakes out where I am the happier I am and the less there are to crawl up towards the house near my family. However I don't kill non-poisonous ones. This one was easing his way across the road that same day and I just waited until he crossed and then headed on my way.

Agreed and that is one pretty snake!

 

[Liu Kang]

Green Recluse- It's fine and you do make a very valid point. I only kill animals for meat unless there is a specific reason like coyotes or beavers. The exception is poisonous snakes. I just don't like them. One killed my dog when I was young and I have had a score to settle with them ever since then. The less poisonous snakes out where I am the happier I am and the less there are to crawl up towards the house near my family. However I don't kill non-poisonous ones. This one was easing his way across the road that same day and I just waited until he crossed and then headed on my way.

WOW, that's a beautiful speckled king snake!

 

[Green Recluse]

I do have empathy for those have lost loved ones, pets, and even themselves to a venomous snake bite. Their ancient system of defense is highly effective. Folks are most often bit when the snake is caught off guard or stepped on. I don't blame anyone for lessening their chances, but it isn't really necessary. The kingsnake in the last pic would have made a meal out of the cottonmouths anyway, it's their specialty!

Nice pics, and nice blades.