(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Saved the day

3

37chief

Well-known Member
Location
California

Three older sisters live across the road from me, all up in age. I got a call from one this morning. She said there is a snake on our patio, all coiled up. My first thought was rattle snake. I was right. This was big snake all coiled up. I slid a shovel under it, and into a garbage can it went. After my grand daughter and the rest of the family got to see, and hear it. I relocated it down on the road by a small creek, away from any houses. Not many years ago it would have been a dead snake. I figured he had right to live also. It is against the law here in California to kill a rattle snake. Stan
 
Why would it sit still while you scooped it up? My sister in Arizona has had several encounters with rattlers, she said they move very fast when threatened.
 
"It is against the law here in California to kill a rattle snake"

So are rattle snakes endangered in California or is it against the law to kill any kind of snake?

I will kill a poisonous snake (cottonmouth) in fear if I let it go today I may step on it and get bitten tomorrow.
Saw what I think was a orange corn snake just yesterday. Might have escaped captivity from a neighbors house as I have never seen one in my area before.
 
As Per CA Dept of Fish & Game:

"Although you may legally kill or remove rattlesnakes, try to make your environment less hospitable to
them instead, or the problem will likely continue. Remember, all native snakes are part of the ecosystem
and are beneficial – gopher snakes eat rodents, and the beautiful kingsnake actually kills and eats
rattlesnakes"
 
That is what I have learned around any snake. They usually don't hang around long. It was one fast scoop. The snake didn't have time to react. He was all coiled up. I am glad the grand daughter had a chance to see, and hear the snake. when she is out on her horse she will stay clear if she hears, or seas mr snake.Stan
 
All coiled up is the position that they strike from. I am glad that I moved out of California, I wouldn't want to break the law.
 
I was working in the garden last summer and I saw a huge black snake! i about jumped outta my socks,...then I realised it was the soaker hose
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

3
Snakes
2
Replies
23
Views
1K
MarkB_MI
MarkB_MI
F
Plastic fuel tank
Replies
6
Views
813
MJMJ
M
3
Scrap prices today, on the west coast near San Diego
Replies
3
Views
979
37chief
3
3
Entertianment while mowing today
2
Replies
37
Views
3K
jimg.allentown
J
V
Good day
Replies
3
Views
607
Janicholson
Janicholson
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top