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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: 68rustbucket]
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06/29/22 03:20 PM
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freerange
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Did it come out of that pipe? Just threw down the pipe for size reference. But, I never measured the pipe, so theres that....
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
#8631019
06/29/22 03:22 PM
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freerange
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Third one. Another hunter took this pic and didn’t measure but he said it was 6’. Zoom in and count the rattlers and you may believe it.
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
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06/29/22 03:30 PM
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kmon11
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Biggest Tiber rattler I have seen was about 5 feet. Eastern diamond can get very big, the biggest one I have seen was 96 inches and over 8 inches wide measured just holding a tape straight across its back. That 8 feet was with the head removed. A logger I know killed it in his yard as he was going to work that day. I saw pictures of a Eastern that was 10 feet with a tape measure along it, that one was from near Meridian, MS.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
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06/29/22 03:40 PM
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Blank
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Even if they shed 2-3 times a year, that is one old snake!! They are all beautiful, with amazing colors and patterns.
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
#8631077
06/29/22 04:49 PM
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trapperben
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I can maybe understand seasons for rattlers but copperheads? Everyone in my family was bitten at least once by copperheads except for me. They were prolific back in NE Oklahoma where I grew up. Hard on our dogs also so none got a pass from me,
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: trapperben]
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06/29/22 05:42 PM
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flintknapper
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I can maybe understand seasons for rattlers but copperheads? Everyone in my family was bitten at least once by copperheads except for me. They were prolific back in NE Oklahoma where I grew up. Hard on our dogs also so none got a pass from me, Isn't that the truth. I live in Deep East Texas and we have our fair share. But our Family has a cabin on Spavinaw Creek (not far from Grand Lake) and I've never seen so many Copperheads in one area in all my life.
Spartans ask not...how many, but where!
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: freerange]
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06/29/22 08:17 PM
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sleepyhunter
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I heard they weren’t as big. Ive only seen 3(Okla) and they were 5’ish. Really big around. I don’t want any part of them or any other venomous. I know they're dangerous, but they're also impressive looking. Excellent picture thanks.
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
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06/29/22 10:27 PM
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presley
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Tampa Zoo. Look at the rattles!
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
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06/30/22 01:08 PM
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Dave Davidson
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I used to be butt deep in rattlers but dang few copperheads and water moccasins. Then the pigs moved in, actually invaded. Now, seeing a snake of any kind is a ratty.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
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06/30/22 01:17 PM
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Jroutdoors
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: sleepyhunter]
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06/30/22 04:17 PM
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flintknapper
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I heard they weren’t as big. Ive only seen 3(Okla) and they were 5’ish. Really big around. I don’t want any part of them or any other venomous. I know they're dangerous, but they're also impressive looking. Excellent picture thanks. My favorite among rattlesnakes.
Spartans ask not...how many, but where!
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
#8631831
06/30/22 04:34 PM
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freerange
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Another off our Okla lease. Not as big.
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: flintknapper]
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07/01/22 01:22 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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I heard they weren’t as big. Ive only seen 3(Okla) and they were 5’ish. Really big around. I don’t want any part of them or any other venomous. I know they're dangerous, but they're also impressive looking. Excellent picture thanks. My favorite among rattlesnakes. Same here….beautiful snakes…
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
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07/01/22 09:42 AM
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splash556
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In my Garage a couple of years ago. Juvenile. We'd see 2 or 3 a year. Largest was 5' measured. The adults were always fat snakes!
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
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07/01/22 01:58 PM
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Dave Davidson
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My place, just South of Bowie,used to be loaded with snakes of all kind. 2 things changed it. First was a 4 year drought that hit the wildlife population pretty bad. Even the ticks and chiggers died off. Next, the pigs showed up. Ive seen 2 rattlers in the last 10 years. Saw a long black snake last year. Snakes of any kind are a rarity.
Got excited when I saw a rattler on the road last year. I got out and looked at it. Wife went ape chit over that one.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: splash556]
#8632731
07/01/22 10:31 PM
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flintknapper
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In my Garage a couple of years ago. Juvenile. We'd see 2 or 3 a year. Largest was 5' measured. The adults were always fat snakes! Good looking snake. Love the pattern. Sub-adult Canebrake's around here (Pineywoods) will actually climb into trees (10'-15') at times but more often seen in shrubs. I've seen copperheads do the same. So they aren't always on the ground.
Spartans ask not...how many, but where!
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
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07/01/22 10:45 PM
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Biscuit
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I’m scared to death of these things
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
#8633032
07/02/22 12:36 PM
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el Rojo
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Their skin pattern reminds me of the tiger stripe camo used by special forces in Vietnam.
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Re: Timber Rattlers
[Re: Blank]
#8633393
07/02/22 10:29 PM
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