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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2019 : 06:38:01 AM
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So my dh hates snakes, (though we have a pet one (dd’s) in an aquarium. It will go with her when she leaves the nest.)
I don’t LOVE them, and if it is a poisonous one I LOATHE it. That being said, they are pretty cool otherwise, and an important part of the ecosystem. Luckily, we do not really have poisonous ones where I live. The ones we do have are rare.
Yesterday, hubs was power washing the deck when I heard a scream. He almost stepped on this guy! On a sunny part of the stone wall, a snake kept poking his head out. Turns out he was trying to shed his skin. He/she is non-poisonous, and a good rodent deterrent. We got videos of the entire process...it is actually pretty cool. Reminds me of being in a dressing room and having tried on something too small.
If you’d like to see a clip of this beautiful specimen shedding, I put it on the Suburban Farmgirl Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/111153792552244/posts/978063829194565?sfns=mo
How do you feel about snakes? I really don’t mind them, as long as they are not poisonous and I SEE them.
My daughter’s pet corn snake is actually a sweetie.
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole Farmgirl Sister #1155 Suburban Farmgirl Blogger Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6723 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2019 : 06:47:54 AM
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Watched your video and it was interesting but must say all snakes are an endangered species if they cross mine or Annie's path.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2019 : 06:52:54 AM
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LOL Sara! I laughed so hard. I would agree if I still lived in Texas!! I wouldn’t take the time to decide if it was poisonous or not!
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole Farmgirl Sister #1155 Suburban Farmgirl Blogger Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6593 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2019 : 4:23:34 PM
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I don't like snakes. They give me the heebie-jeebies! If they are enclosed in cages then I am just find looking at them. Otherwise they scare me. My hubby and my first house had a snake get in. It was on our living room carpet and blended in perfectly. I remember crying and calling him home from work to get it and take it outside! Lol he laughed so hard at me. Your a grave woman to let a snake live in your house!
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4301 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2019 : 7:12:56 PM
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Omygosh how I laughed at the thought of your dh "screaming"!!! Living in the country here on 64 acres I've had my fair share of snake experiences! I tespect them for the most part. I leave them alone as long as they aren't aggresive, like the moccasins and copperheads. I've walked up with a foot of canebreak rattlers and they've never been aggresive so I let them go or tehone them. The ones I do eliminate are the aggresive ones because of pers and my daughter. Really they are good for the environment. I say all this with great respect for those who do fear them! I understand!! I have a great fear of clowns!! Good little clip you took!
Farmgirl #7103 FGOTM January 2018 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16931 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1398 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1398 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2019 : 08:05:57 AM
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OMG I would run lol
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it. Cards by Joan Creations on FB Farmgirl #3842 |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2019 : 5:46:57 PM
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He or she was a pretty big specimen, but if they snack on the mice, that is fine! We have mice and voles in our area because we are in the woods.
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole Farmgirl Sister #1155 Suburban Farmgirl Blogger Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2855 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Sep 07 2019 : 8:23:22 PM
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I'm with Sara! |
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2019 : 6:05:41 PM
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So funny!!!!! I don't really mind snakes. They help keep mice away. It is funny to hear the screams though. I hate spiders. Let me tell you, I can scream when I see one of those.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2019 : 05:16:06 AM
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Oh I am not a huge fan of spiders. I have a bad scar to prove it! But I still try to not disturb them since they are good beneficials.
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole Farmgirl Sister #1155 Suburban Farmgirl Blogger Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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