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The 5 Most Common Snakes Where We Live

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I did this post for my NextDoor group but it is too long to directly post.  So I am putting it here and I thought my regular community members and listeners to my podcast might find it interesting as well. My Annual Attempt to Create Sensible Snake Awareness Let me start with I have no issues killing an animal that poses a threat. I mean I run a small farm and hunt, etc. But I hate senseless killing due to fear. Additionally there are several species of venomous snakes relatively common in our general area and people do need to … Continue reading →

Texas Rat Snake on the TSP Homestead

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This is a little Texas Rat Snake (more info here).  Lots of people are quick to kill them and say they have no choice because these snakes are “agressive”.  They are not what they are is defensive. They will strike, they will bite, they will rattle their tails in the grass and leaves but ONLY if you mess with them.  They will never come after a person and being bit is less of an issue then being scratched by a house cat.  They do tremendous work in ridding areas of rodents and if you have them around, you have rodents … Continue reading →

Episode-140- Dealing with Venomous Snakes

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I am a reptile enthusiast and have always both loved and respected snakes.  Today’s show discusses identification of venomous snakes, avoiding bites and basic first aid.  I also am continuing to tell you what our stimulus bill could have been spent on.  Don’t forget what these clowns have done, don’t go back to sleep! Tune in to hear… How the new number of 790 Billion could buy a 2KWh Solar System for every owner occupied single family home in America The 4 Types of Venomous Snakes Native to North America Identifying the coral snake vs king snakes and scarlet snakes … Continue reading →