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[phideaux]

This my be the answer to my problem ...

Jim

 

[Bluetick21]

Happy Sunday !

 

[viking]

This my be the answer to my problem ...
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Jim

I installed a 1/4" steel cover over our mailbox and someone put a dent in it just about the same as this one, if they were in a car, I hope it broke their back window or at least sent a jolt through their arm heavy enough so that they won't try that again.

 

[Peanut]

I’ve been looking for the perfect sapling to make a staff for a year. I cut a few but wasn’t happy with any of them, there was something wrong with each one.

I found one the perfect size and shape earlier this week. Downside… it’s privet hedge, soft wood. If it dries hard enough it’ll be a keeper. I’ll know in about 3 weeks.

This one is 3/4 to 1" the entire length with a perfect fork at the top. When dad and I still raised cattle I always had a heavier staff 1" to 1.5" in diameter. I don't need one for working cattle anymore but still need one big enough to take on a big rattler or cottonmouth.

 

[Neb]

I’ve been looking for the perfect sapling to make a staff for a year. I cut a few but wasn’t happy with any of them, there was something wrong with each one.

I found one the perfect size and shape earlier this week. Downside… it’s privet hedge, soft wood. If it dries hard enough it’ll be a keeper. I’ll know in about 3 weeks.

This one is 3/4 to 1" the entire length with a perfect fork at the top. When dad and I still raised cattle I always had a heavier staff 1" to 1.5" in diameter. I don't need one for working cattle anymore but still need one big enough to take on a big rattler or cottonmout.

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Idea

The 3/4 copper crimp rings used for PEX tubing crimped on the bottom of a walking stick keeps it from splitting. Both mine and The Princess's walking sticks are so adorned.

Ben

 

[Haertig]

When dad and I still raised cattle I always had a heavier staff 1" to 1.5" in diameter. I don't need one for working cattle anymore but still need one big enough to take on a big rattler or cottonmout.

For snake control, I'm leaning more towards this:

 

[Neb]

For snake control, I'm leaning more towards this:

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Yeee!

Wouldn't you have to sharpen the chain after every snake?

Ben

 

[Weedygarden]

I have seen a couple on Facebook post photos of Pasque flowers in bloom in South Dakota. I believe I saw them once when I was growing up. They are the state flower, but rare to find. Today, I went to pick up a plant shelf from someone and they had this group growing in their yard. What a delight!

 

[hashbrown]

I’ve been looking for the perfect sapling to make a staff for a year. I cut a few but wasn’t happy with any of them, there was something wrong with each one.

I found one the perfect size and shape earlier this week. Downside… it’s privet hedge, soft wood. If it dries hard enough it’ll be a keeper. I’ll know in about 3 weeks.

This one is 3/4 to 1" the entire length with a perfect fork at the top. When dad and I still raised cattle I always had a heavier staff 1" to 1.5" in diameter. I don't need one for working cattle anymore but still need one big enough to take on a big rattler or cottonmouth.

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You can't go wrong with Dogwood if you have them growing on your place.

 

[Supervisor42]

Yeee!

Wouldn't you have to sharpen the chain after every snake?

Ben

For a dead cotton-mouth (water-moccasin), the diameter of my forearm, I'd gladly toss it and get a new chain for 10 buck$.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oregon-12-in-Chainsaw-Chain-S45/205806230?

Life is short. Saving someone a trip to the hospital...priceless!
Kill them, kill them all!!!

 

[Haertig]

Wouldn't you have to sharpen the chain after every snake?

I'm thinking even a dull chain might work well enough.

 

[Haertig]

I wonder if they make a splatter shield for it?

 

[Peanut]

You can't go wrong with Dogwood if you have them growing on your place.

Lots of dogwood around but I never seem to notice it until it's booming, too big for a staff then. I've never considered it for a staff so I don't look for it. I'll keep my eye out for a young one from now on, thanks. I usually look for water oak or hickory, pecan makes a nice staff also.

For a dead cotton-mouth (water-moccasin), the diameter of my forearm, I'd gladly toss it and get a new chain for 10 buck$.
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I'll kill a pit viper if they are close to a house or livestock. If they are out in the wilds where they belong I leave them alone unless they give me no choice.

 

[Supervisor42]

I'm thinking even a dull chain might work well enough.

If anyone thinks @Haertig 's idea is 'overkill'...
(This is the photo thread)
Don't slip and fall here:

Whut? You don't wanna 'humanely relocate' them?
They would just as soon chase you down and kill you, as look at you.
Dey don't play nice!

What would you use to send them all back to Hell?

 

[Amish Heart]

I've got a snake grabber. We've used it a number of times, but don't have anything venomous here.

 

[Supervisor42]

I've got a snake grabber. We've used it a number of times, but don't have anything venomous here.

We can fix that.
We got a special going on - buy 1, get 5 free!!!
In just a few years you can go into business too!......if you can ever come down from the attic

 

[Amish Heart]

Nope.

 

[Peanut]

@Supervisor42 Unless I had a 12 or 20g with bird shot I'd leave that pile of cottonmouths alone.


I killed this little copperhead with a pair of channel locks, it was all I had in my pocket, lol. But for the fact a family with young kids lived 100yrd away I'd have left him alone.

 

[hashbrown]

Lots of dogwood around but I never seem to notice it until it's booming, too big for a staff then. I've never considered it for a staff so I don't look for it. I'll keep my eye out for a young one from now on, thanks. I usually look for water oak or hickory, pecan makes a nice staff also.

Dogwood is extremely hard and dense it is harder than most anything we have here

 

[Supervisor42]

Nope.

They are mentioned all thru the 'Good Book'.
Aw, c'mon! You are religious, they are supposed to be cool with that:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/snake-handling-pentecostal-pastor-dies-snake-bite/story?id=22551754
....until they kill you
https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Serpents
Oh, forgot the pic:

 

[Amish Heart]

That'd be the pentecostals. Not the mennonites. Those snake people are creepy

 

[Supervisor42]

That'd be the pentecostals. Not the mennonites. Those snake people are creepy

Yeah. I know them both. Prefer the Mennonites. Great people.
Just yanking your chain.

 

[phideaux]

Dont get any cuter than this..

jim

 

[phideaux]

I've got a pair of old boots and 2 downspouts.

Ky redneck at its best.

Jim

 

[backlash]

My Uncle made my Dad a walking stick out of a persimmon root.
He lived in Arkansas and found the root on his property.

 

[hiwall]

out my living room window this morning

 

[Peanut]

 

[dademoss]

In celebration of April 19th. Rats, upside down, we are in distress.

 

[phideaux]

This would be me.

Jim

 

[MoBookworm1957]

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This would be me.

Jim

I know a few like that .