(06-17-2020, 09:02 PM)rollerjag Wrote:

(06-17-2020, 07:43 PM)Jags Wrote: Poisonous snakes don’t typically “run” away.  They may slowly leave.  I do lawn maintenance.  I’ve had my deck of my mower struck on numerous occasions.   I’ve even had a rattler that apparently just ate and wouldn’t move even after nudging it with the from caster.  Moccasins don’t seem to want to move either.  So, I say, shoot the little bastards.

I haven't "walked" around my property in decades, but folks here that hike in the woods typically just carry a long stick. Stir up the ground in front of you if it looks suspicious, they either scatter or you know to move around. I have no issue with shooting them, especially around residences, but it's seldom necessary. Did you feel threatened perched up on your Z-turn?

I’ve seen and have walked with many people that use a “stick”.  Those are the guys that aren’t afraid of snakes yet don’t want the poisonous ones around their pets or kids.  I personally am terrified of snakes.  I will NEVER kill a non-poisonous snake.  Venomous ones are fair game.  I’ve had one dog die due to a bite from a moccasin.  Even after medical care.  So my children are even more protected.  Much like a “nuisance” alligator”. Sure they are removed and transplanted.  But snakes really do scare the [BLEEP] out of me.  I can’t even watch them on tv.  And if I’m tv they “bite at the camera”. I need to close my eyes or I’ll have a heart attack.  So a poisonous snake in my yard will get the shovel or the .410 depending on the size.  As far as feeling safe on a ztr...   usually i so feel safe.  But there have been many occasions I haven’t.   I have been chased down by moccasins.  With and without a firearm on me.  If you’re insinuating I run the [BLEEP] over... no.  I need to change and sharpen my blades.  I don’t want to run upon their guts and what not while doing so.  Have I ran some over? Yes man at times.  Countless times in fact.  But I never knew they were there.

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