tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post5279461785040728733..comments2024-03-27T23:13:43.597-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose Publications: RattlesnakesLivia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-16624262639112466882015-12-14T23:19:39.790-06:002015-12-14T23:19:39.790-06:00I admire your dedication in resettling the snakes,...I admire your dedication in resettling the snakes, Kristy. I could never do it. The copperheads in my area are very dangerous, though I haven't seen on in a long time. We have a lot of black racers, too. They're not dangerous but they scare me so much that I can't sleep for a night or two after seeing one. I might as well admit, I'm afraid of big worms. Agnes Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12200562452027669994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-19108802081329150062015-12-09T07:14:07.488-06:002015-12-09T07:14:07.488-06:00Kaye--the rattling is much quieter than what's...Kaye--the rattling is much quieter than what's portrayed in movies and tv, and far less dramatic. It would be easy to not hear them unless right on them. I think respect is the key word. :-)<br />Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-66013239345630467882015-12-08T22:28:38.828-06:002015-12-08T22:28:38.828-06:00Kristy, I'm not scared of rattlesnakes, but I ...Kristy, I'm not scared of rattlesnakes, but I have a healthy respect for them. It was because of an encounter with a rattlesnake a few years ago that I discovered the extent of my "aging" hearing loss: I can't hear them rattle. 0_o That's a bit scary considering I live in a rattlesnake area. Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-37181117671972477552015-12-08T19:30:33.712-06:002015-12-08T19:30:33.712-06:00Thanks Barb. I think it's a challenge to him t...Thanks Barb. I think it's a challenge to him to wrangle the beast and save it. :-)Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-12283298541274889332015-12-08T18:51:44.557-06:002015-12-08T18:51:44.557-06:00I am not a fan of snakes poisonous or otherwise. Y...I am not a fan of snakes poisonous or otherwise. Your husband is very brave. We tend not to kill the ones that live here because they do eat pests.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396020400398531264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-77951303285560277932015-12-08T18:18:54.881-06:002015-12-08T18:18:54.881-06:00Thank you Jill! I don't know much about adders...Thank you Jill! I don't know much about adders. So many snakes, so little time... :-)Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-40086293262306676542015-12-08T18:17:03.098-06:002015-12-08T18:17:03.098-06:00Keena--LOL. My husband does all the capture and re...Keena--LOL. My husband does all the capture and release. I would never do it by myself.Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-88522350007405222222015-12-08T18:15:39.828-06:002015-12-08T18:15:39.828-06:00Tanya--our experience is that the snake will leave...Tanya--our experience is that the snake will leave as soon as it can get away from you. We only handle them when they're near the house. When we've seen them in the desert, we leave them be and they back off.Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-11547373102458900822015-12-08T18:14:19.009-06:002015-12-08T18:14:19.009-06:00Sarah--there are definitely more dangerous snakes ...Sarah--there are definitely more dangerous snakes than rattlers. They usually make their presence known, but there have been times I've walked right by one. They camouflage very well.Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-72219313773926709172015-12-08T18:12:29.961-06:002015-12-08T18:12:29.961-06:00Diana,
I certainly get the heebee jeebees when we ...Diana,<br />I certainly get the heebee jeebees when we see them, but remaining calm does help. I love the bull the snakes. We've had some beauties around the house.<br />Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-63996212224124320942015-12-08T18:11:07.689-06:002015-12-08T18:11:07.689-06:00Rain,
We catch and release as long as it is safe t...Rain,<br />We catch and release as long as it is safe to do so. But they are sneaky. We've had 3 in our backyard, and it's completely bricked in except for the gate, which we've tried to block with chicken wire. It's hard to keep them out. Removing their food source helps, but that is a whole other story.Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-27860476659509217252015-12-08T13:59:37.384-06:002015-12-08T13:59:37.384-06:00What a great post Kristy! I love snakes, but I thi...What a great post Kristy! I love snakes, but I think I'm glad I live in UK where the chances of stumbling over a poisonous snake are very rare indeed! We only have adders, although their bite can also be deadly. Those are lovely pictures.jillmcdchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404306094725767275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-48684765640279444722015-12-08T12:04:58.659-06:002015-12-08T12:04:58.659-06:00You've given me the creeps! I know snakes have...You've given me the creeps! I know snakes have their uses--blah, blah, blah--but they simply creep me out. Great post!Keena Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985958126062809043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-18160633849988303622015-12-08T12:04:22.329-06:002015-12-08T12:04:22.329-06:00Thank you for your compassion, Kristy. Rattlesnake...Thank you for your compassion, Kristy. Rattlesnakes are typically not aggressive unless threatened. Interested in finding more about a species that is. My firefighter husband response need to many hysterical hill-dwelling homeowners who'd thrashed a rattler into attack, then wanted it killed. 😡. Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-14199617959073044602015-12-08T11:55:36.294-06:002015-12-08T11:55:36.294-06:00What a dangerous job catching rattlers must be--an...What a dangerous job catching rattlers must be--and so is having them show up any time, anywhere. I am so glad you don't just kill them. They have a purpose on the Earth, just like every other critter.<br />We have copperheads here in NC. They have no rattler and can strike without warning.Because I live in the city, my chances of encountering any wildlife is rare.<br />Great blog.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-89080941053635003262015-12-08T11:41:12.885-06:002015-12-08T11:41:12.885-06:00Snakes have always frightened me, no matter the sp...Snakes have always frightened me, no matter the species or size. The only way I handle (and not literally) worms is knowing how good they are for the soil. Many years ago a gopher snake appeared on our patio. Told my ex to get rid of it or I'd never set foot in the pasture again. Considering I was the one usually moving the irrigation pipes, he dispatched it immediately. You are a brave Diana Tobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825874649763693468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-59838024066366066692015-12-08T10:14:46.093-06:002015-12-08T10:14:46.093-06:00Our Oregon farm does not have western rattlers, al...Our Oregon farm does not have western rattlers, although if the climate changes, that might also. They aren't far from us. We have been a little too wet. In Tucson, of course, we can have them all but for years never saw a single one at the house itself. That changed last January when our neighbor, who deals with the pool when we're not here, encountered one in the pool yard. He killed itRain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-20560271474842097462015-12-08T10:01:33.614-06:002015-12-08T10:01:33.614-06:00Doris,
I'm not a huge fan either, but it seems...Doris,<br />I'm not a huge fan either, but it seems terribly wrong to kill them unless necessary. When they encounter a human, it usually ends badly for them. On the other hand, since my husband and I don't kill them they do seem to hang out at our house. :-) Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-54698521048777108742015-12-08T10:00:13.010-06:002015-12-08T10:00:13.010-06:00I've heard that different species of rattlers ...I've heard that different species of rattlers can be very aggressive. You just need to know and understand your surroundings, I think. I don't worry too much about the rattlers around us, but we always keep ours eyes open.Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-83700592976063316552015-12-08T09:44:37.310-06:002015-12-08T09:44:37.310-06:00Oh my Kristy, I confess to a dislike of all snakes...Oh my Kristy, I confess to a dislike of all snakes. Still, I also agree with you, they have a right to be here. We also have rattlesnakes here where I live, but for the most part they are at lower elevations. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-87482352677660309672015-12-08T09:29:55.601-06:002015-12-08T09:29:55.601-06:00Although we have rattlesnakes in our valley, we li...Although we have rattlesnakes in our valley, we live on the floor of the valley and there's too much water. But we have had neighbors with lots of gritty tales of encounters, too. One friend had to check outdoors every time her kids wanted to go out and play -- but we have bull snakes and garden snakes, which are never intimidating. Thanks for the great photos, esp. of your hubby! gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com