Wishin4a416 2,190 #1 Posted July 16, 2016 The Daughter and S.I.L. and a group are in the Mtns. this weekend for the 100 mile yardsale and she sent me a picture of this Timber Rattler. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,492 #3 Posted July 16, 2016 Nice... Where was this? We only have those nasty little copper snakes here in York Co., But on our 3K acre lease in Cameron Co., we have an excellent population of the more sociable big timber rattleheads. Really keeps the blood circulating when you hear 2 or 3 rattlers buzzing while spring turkey hunting. If I remember, the 100mile yard sale is in Cameron. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #4 Posted July 16, 2016 Especially, in close proximity...you can hear them...but can't see them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,082 #5 Posted July 16, 2016 I'm no snake expert but that one looks like it just ate! Mike.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #6 Posted July 16, 2016 26 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Nice... Where was this? We only have those nasty little copper snakes here in York Co., But on our 3K acre lease in Cameron Co., we have an excellent population of the more sociable big timber rattleheads. Really keeps the blood circulating when you hear 2 or 3 rattlers buzzing while spring turkey hunting. If I remember, the 100mile yard sale is in Cameron. The 100 mile yard sale is in Elk, Cameron and Clearfield counties I believe Ed. They are staying at Parker Dam so this was nearby I assume. I have a Camp very near Driftwood near Tom Mix's birthplace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #7 Posted July 16, 2016 I hear snake venom antidote is big time expensive and most insurance companies won't cover it....... If you live long enough to make it to the hospital! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #8 Posted July 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, DougC said: I hear snake venom antidote is big time expensive and most insurance companies won't cover it....... If you live long enough to make it to the hospital! A young fellow died last Summer in this area from a Rattler bite. I remember it in the news because He was from the Pittsburgh area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,237 #9 Posted July 16, 2016 Not meaning to hijack the thread . Two weeks ago a woman was leaving her office opened the door to exit the building. She was bite on the foot by a baby copperhead. Spent some days in the hospital . Her foot is still puffed up like a balloon. Has not been able to work since the bite. The company has refused to pay her anything, the building management company is refusing to help her out, but they have had the building sprayed for snakes. Her claim was denied by Workman's Comp. This all happened in the city. So make sure your wear shoes than completely cover your feet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,492 #10 Posted July 16, 2016 Yeah Jack, I thought I saw the 100 mile yard sale signs when I was up north for spring turkey . My lease is on the Steam Mill Run watershed just East of Emporium. The landowner is very adamant about not disturbing his pet rattlers. Although we accidently kill 3-4 every year when we do the spring tilling and planting of our food plots. I'm not surprised by your report Jim. Those little copperheads are nasty and don't give a warning like the rattlers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,492 #11 Posted July 16, 2016 Here is a pic of a shed skin I noticed after I hooked up the brush hog and pulled away to mow last year. I was able to moisten the dry skin, lay it out , and pin it to cardboard to dry. I then glued it to a board with spray contact cement. And yes, that is a 12" ruler. He was well fed with a 7" girth and 46" length. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,424 #13 Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) This one was in my backyard. I almost stepped on it while going to the shed for tools. After that, everything in my yard looked like a snake. Wife laughed. I almost pooped myself. This is the only Diamondback I have killed in my yard. I have killed several pygmy rattlers and caught one very long coral snake. Edited July 18, 2016 by 19richie66 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites