You never just got to wondering and did one in yourself Tom?

No, the one large water snake I would have tried managed to crawl into the water after I shot it with my .44 mag. Just about all the other snakes have been too small to mess with.

Mike,
I am sorry to hear of your misfortune. I hope that you make a full recovery and are able to raise the money you need cover your bills.

God Bless,
Rich

I've had broiled eel -- it couldn't be that different than snake, could it? by the way, ultra-yummy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" />

I got a rattlesnake. I grabbed him with my bare hand and cut his head off with my knife. You can read the details here: Rattlesnakes

Speaking of fast: I'm now in the early stages of coming down with a cold.

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Rich,

Thanks for the good wishes.

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PK,

Marinate first, to make it tender; then roast over an open fire for flavor.

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sr77dogg,

mmm... unagi... yum!

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Andy,

Stop that before a stingray pierces your heart!

Mike

Mike,
Glad you are feeling better bro...I remember those pics and if they werent the BAD pics then you have my respect!!

I would really like to see some of the pics you get of the diamondbacks...They are one of my fav's...I have been trying my hand at taking pics of water mocc's around here and so far I just dont "get it" on how to

1...Hold snake on hook WITHOUT it slipping off and biting me

2...Holding camera still WHILE holding the hooked snake for said photo op

Good luck with your festival and post some pics of you using your scrappy 6!!

Crikey Andy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> Be careful out there! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I ran over a rattlesnake in Arkansas once....cut it's rattle off and left him there.

Leatherface - I would be REAL careful trying to photograph close-ups of cottonmouths. Even the ole' Croc Hunter himself was leery of a water moccasin when he was filming his show about dangerous snakes. He said "I think we'll leace this one alone, cause she's real riled up". I know that they have a mean disposition.

Well, I wasn't COMPLETELY nuts...I did have my brother pin his head to the ground with a stick before I grabbed him behind the head. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

klink...thanks bro, but you need not worry...Of all the snakes that I love, cottenmouths are NOT on the list!!

I am a fairly ardent field herper and I generally give watermoccs a wide berth when I see them...They are just the most unpredictable snakes that I have ever seen!!

Granted water moccs (or any snake) dont have the capacity to be mean, but they (moccs) really dont seem to like me very much!!

One of the dudes that I know, wants some nature shots of NC's venemous snakes...I have 2 of the 3 that I was searching for...The Mocc is the last one and I cant seem to get a decent pic!!!<~~~GRRR!!