CHEVELLE427
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not sure were to put this but it does have to do with safety and training....
COPPERHEAD
COPPERHEAD
summer is on the way so watch were you step
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bruzer
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I am glad you outlined it because I was about to step right on it!!!
Mike
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If memory serves, one can smell them, the Copperheads...which is often sooner and or more reliable, than hoping to 'see' them ( in time).
Used to be lots of them where I played as a child, and, being able to smell them, I always was especially alert and careful to determine where they were and or to allow them a wide berth, or just to back away and take a different route.
They can be hard to see if they are laying still, for sure...
Used to be lots of them where I played as a child, and, being able to smell them, I always was especially alert and careful to determine where they were and or to allow them a wide berth, or just to back away and take a different route.
They can be hard to see if they are laying still, for sure...
The last copperhead I encountered was on a boyscout hike...it must not have liked the fact that I stepped on it and so it decided to bite my boot. I'm glad my parents had gotten me such rugged hiking boots . I was still oblivious to the fact that a snake had bitten my boot until my scoutmaster pulled me away from it lol. Haven't seen a copperhead since.
. I was still oblivious to the fact that a snake had bitten my boot until my scoutmaster pulled me away from it lol. Haven't seen a copperhead since.
Spec ops Grunt
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As a child, my image of Satan as a serpent was of a Copperhead.
bigfatdave
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You can't be serious?RTR_RTR said:
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CHEVELLE427
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The copperhead snake
Usually species are named after some of their characteristics. The copperhead snake (Agkistrodon spp.) was originally named for the copper-like coloration on the dorsal side of its head. The copperhead snake is chestnut colored and has bands that are either almost black or brown. The size of an adult copperhead is 20 to 40 inches (51-102 cm) and young copperhead snakes can be recognized by the yellowish or greenish tip on their tails, and they are more grayish than adults.
Some strange myths exist about copperhead snakes. One is that black snakes can interbreed with copperheads to make a venomous black snake. Another one is that copperhead snakes smells like cucumber - which is generally not true, as they only secrete an odor resembling the odor of cucumber when they feel threatened. The funniest myth about the copperhead snake is that baby copperhead snakes are more venomous than adults.
sounds like when you smell cucumber you have already ticked it off.
http://copperheadsnake.net/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SrxQsE_Sfo&feature=player_embedded
my uncle was bit by one when he bailed one up in a hay bail, it got him when he went to stack a hay bail on the hay wagon. got him on the upper thigh.
Usually species are named after some of their characteristics. The copperhead snake (Agkistrodon spp.) was originally named for the copper-like coloration on the dorsal side of its head. The copperhead snake is chestnut colored and has bands that are either almost black or brown. The size of an adult copperhead is 20 to 40 inches (51-102 cm) and young copperhead snakes can be recognized by the yellowish or greenish tip on their tails, and they are more grayish than adults.
Some strange myths exist about copperhead snakes. One is that black snakes can interbreed with copperheads to make a venomous black snake. Another one is that copperhead snakes smells like cucumber - which is generally not true, as they only secrete an odor resembling the odor of cucumber when they feel threatened. The funniest myth about the copperhead snake is that baby copperhead snakes are more venomous than adults.
sounds like when you smell cucumber you have already ticked it off.
http://copperheadsnake.net/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SrxQsE_Sfo&feature=player_embedded
my uncle was bit by one when he bailed one up in a hay bail, it got him when he went to stack a hay bail on the hay wagon. got him on the upper thigh.
Averageman
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I used to catch Copperheads daily in my work at my old job.
In the winter when checking pump motors and water meters I would find a copperhead in nearly every checkpoint in the cooler months. They like to get close to the lines and motors to spend the Winter.
I've pulled as many as 6 out from under a pump motor in the Winter months while servicing those pumps and motors. Usually they were so slow the were harmless.
In the winter when checking pump motors and water meters I would find a copperhead in nearly every checkpoint in the cooler months. They like to get close to the lines and motors to spend the Winter.
I've pulled as many as 6 out from under a pump motor in the Winter months while servicing those pumps and motors. Usually they were so slow the were harmless.
catnphx
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In North Phoenix, I've already seen 2 of these bad boys in the past few weeks. I live in a residential area but 7 of the last 9 years I've killed a rattlesnake within 10 feet of my front door.
This Saturday, I'm getting my 1 year old German Shepherd rattlesnake trained because we spend a lot of time hiking in the desert. The dogs can smell them and alert you (via their body language) of their presence.
This Saturday, I'm getting my 1 year old German Shepherd rattlesnake trained because we spend a lot of time hiking in the desert. The dogs can smell them and alert you (via their body language) of their presence.
Uteridge
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catnphx, How do you rattlesnake train a dog? I move a lot but one of my huskies got bit on the nose by a rattlesnake when I was stationed in California and I have had a few run-ins with water moccasins here in Louisiana. Is it something you do yourself or do you take the dog somewhere? I also do SAR and my German Shepherd doesn't even seem to notice snakes most of the time; which isn't good when you live in an area with copperheads, rattlesnakes, and millions of water moccasins.
catnphx
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I don't do it myself but have heard good things about the work these people do. For $100, you get two visits and the 2nd visit is just to make sure your dog avoids the snake (that they hide). Check it out and see if someone in your area does this kind of work because it could save their life.
http://www.animalactorsofarizona.com/
http://www.animalactorsofarizona.com/
xXxplosive
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Thanks for that reminder.......and the Rattlesnakes too......2 legged.
Uteridge
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Thanks, I appreciate the info. I have had my dogs in the back country several times and they usually don't even seem to notice the snakes on the trail. In his defense the husky that got a bite on the nose was going after a snake that tried to bite me so he may have just been protective but I would rather not deal with that again.
Eyes to the ground.
Interesting note about being able to smell copperheads.
As a general rule all poisonous snakes are quickly dispatched if found around my house. My family and I live 30 minutes from the hospital and have already had a dog and a cat bitten, as well as my wife bitten by a non-venomous snake, so I'm not taking any chances. It's a survival issue, I don't have anything against them personally.
Interesting note about being able to smell copperheads.
As a general rule all poisonous snakes are quickly dispatched if found around my house. My family and I live 30 minutes from the hospital and have already had a dog and a cat bitten, as well as my wife bitten by a non-venomous snake, so I'm not taking any chances. It's a survival issue, I don't have anything against them personally.
Uteridge
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I don't have anything against personally either but my .357 really seems to have it in for the snakes around my house
shiftyer1
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I live in central tx and have already seen several snakes, including the biggest rattler i've seen so far. I hope thats not an indicater of a bad year for snakes.
Shadow 7D
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Don't know about copperheads, but I was always warned that baby rattlers are the worse, as they empty their venom sacs instead of just a measured dose, or even a dry bite you might get from an adult defensive rattler.
dirtykid
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I hear ya do-do bird, I too have had Cottonmouth's strike at me on-shore and while in my flat-bottom boat, Years ago i had 1 coil up between motor and boat and it looked like he was trying to wiggle his way into the boat !! Im glad i was alone as im sure i was probaly screaming like a girl while beating him to a pulp with an oar !! At least on land you have somewhere to run away to..
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