[gossi1]

Does Dawn really "owe" anyone an apology? I think not. She voiced an opinion, just as some others have, that wasn't popular. To say she owes someone an apology is ridiculous, sanctimonious CVer. Who died and left you in the role of morality police? Your comments are insulting to me and are causing me to fell "shocked" on Dawns' behalf.. So are YOU going to apologize? Didn't think so... Maybe a few posters here owe her an apology as well? But God knows they wouldn't admit it.
Personally, I agree with her, to a point. And the comment that snakes and realtors in the same sentence cause confusion was a hoot! Seems some people are VERY judgemental about other people being judgemental...
And for the record, every purchase I've ever made involving a realtor, I was lied to. But I expected it, so I was prepared.
nmnita, do you get out much? To say that Dawns comments were some of the most insulting you've ever heard. Well, that just defies imagination. LOL. In your post you are splitting hairs- that realtor knew EXACTLY what she was being asked and was evasive in her response. Basically the same as lying. But it appears that is acceptable to you? No ethics; I hope you don't own a business.

[slingshot]

Gussie, this is a photo of a Timber Rattler that I took on the road that goes from Mena up to Queen Wilhelmina Lodge.

[Pink flamingo]

Gossi1, Thank You for saying what you said and sticking up for Dawn....I feel the same way you do. She certainly did not deserve to be jumped on like that.... To be fair let's hope that not all realtor's are that way.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by gossi1

Does Dawn really "owe" anyone an apology? I think not. She voiced an opinion, just as some others have, that wasn't popular. To say she owes someone an apology is ridiculous, sanctimonious CVer. Who died and left you in the role of morality police? Your comments are insulting to me and are causing me to fell "shocked" on Dawns' behalf.. So are YOU going to apologize? Didn't think so... Maybe a few posters here owe her an apology as well? But God knows they wouldn't admit it.
Personally, I agree with her, to a point. And the comment that snakes and realtors in the same sentence cause confusion was a hoot! Seems some people are VERY judgemental about other people being judgemental...
And for the record, every purchase I've ever made involving a realtor, I was lied to. But I expected it, so I was prepared.
nmnita, do you get out much? To say that Dawns comments were some of the most insulting you've ever heard. Well, that just defies imagination. LOL. In your post you are splitting hairs- that realtor knew EXACTLY what she was being asked and was evasive in her response. Basically the same as lying. But it appears that is acceptable to you? No ethics; I hope you don't own a business.

yes, she does but she won't be back and that should be the end of it. She said every real estate agent is dis-honest, no one has the right to say something like that. No one has a right to insult someone like that on these boards in my opinion. Do we have a right to disagree? Centrainly we do, it debate good, fun and healthy? Yes, We have no idea what she was referring to and I, for one, still think she needs to explain why she feels this way.

Do I get out much? OMG, I have seen and done more in my life than most people have even thought of doing, both good and bad..How little you know!!! Were her remarks as insulting as I have heard, probably, the way she attacked an entire profession, yes, they were. I guess I grew up in an era very different than the one you grew up it.

Nita

[Fasder]

Getting back to the OP original concerns about snakes and swimming holes, I tried to find a site that mentioned "beware of snakes" in swimming holes in Arkansas, and found the following site listed below. Which is a charming site that notes swimming holes across the US, including those in Arkansas. Makes a interesting read and worth your time to check it out in my opinion. Much more interesting than debate on ethics, business, and morality of Real Estate industry ... (good luck with that).

SwimmingHoles.info Arkansas Swimming Holes and Hot Springs rivers creek springs falls hiking camping outdoors


Off the site, it does mention some spots in Arkansas with Snake Alert. But then links to another site that states in remote/wild areas, snakes are almost impossible to totally avoid. It continues by stating "Just walk around the snake, giving it a little berth--six feet is plenty. But leave it alone and don't try to catch it."" In other words, leave snakes alone, and they will leave you alone.

[ebeth79]

Have lived in AR my entire life (30 years). I grew up on a farm in the country. I have seen rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, copper heads all up-close. Never been bitten. Never known anyone to be bitten. I say I've seen them all up close, but I can probably count on one hand how many snakes in my life I've ran into up close. In general you'd be fine to move here, just keep your eyes open in the summer if you find yourself walking through a field.

[jntinar]

Originally Posted by gussie

Northern Illinois, where I have lived all my life.. camped out and only saw a few garter snakes.. We don't have the cottonmouths and copperhead problems.. that is why I was asking. I hate snakes so I guess Arkansas is out of the question for me and my dogs...

I lived in northern Illinois until 7 years ago and we had watermoccosins and alot of garter snakes. I have lived in Arkansas for 7 years and usually only see snakes dead in the road by rice fields. We have a vacant field across from us and dont have problems with snakes. And they sell stuff you can spread in your yard to deter snakes. The only different animal I have seen since moving to Arkansas are armadillos,,, mostly dead on the road, and wild box turtles that confuse the crud out of my dogs. they are illegal to catch as a pet...lol. In Illinois they are $40 in pet shops!

[talbet]

I had a nest of copper heads I found next to my home. I took a shovel and dispatched the little buggers, 6 of the things. I also keep a .22 with shot shells to kill any thing like black snakes I can not get close to. My neighbors said to use a 12 ga. I really don’t care what the law says if it does not have legs it gets its head cut off. Killem all. I also bought a gallon of pest glue catch, I make my own traps and when they get stuck in the trap, it goes in the burn barrel and a little petrol and poof gone. LOL I don’t see many, if you keep them cut down they don’t breed.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by talbet

I had a nest of copper heads I found next to my home. I took a shovel and dispatched the little buggers, 6 of the things. I also keep a .22 with shot shells to kill any thing like black snakes I can not get close to. My neighbors said to use a 12 ga. I really don’t care what the law says if it does not have legs it gets its head cut off. Killem all. I also bought a gallon of pest glue catch, I make my own traps and when they get stuck in the trap, it goes in the burn barrel and a little petrol and poof gone. LOL I don’t see many, if you keep them cut down they don’t breed.

boy, I am not coming to visit you in the near future..Not because I think you will shoot me, I certainly don't look like a snake, but I don't want to go anywhere near your yard.

Nita

[Luvvarkansas]

Originally Posted by talbet

I had a nest of copper heads I found next to my home. I took a shovel and dispatched the little buggers, 6 of the things. I also keep a .22 with shot shells to kill any thing like black snakes I can not get close to. My neighbors said to use a 12 ga. I really don’t care what the law says if it does not have legs it gets its head cut off. Killem all. I also bought a gallon of pest glue catch, I make my own traps and when they get stuck in the trap, it goes in the burn barrel and a little petrol and poof gone. LOL I don’t see many, if you keep them cut down they don’t breed.

When you're killing a black snake, you may just be killing a king snake, which are very useful. I hear they're territorial, and as other snakes (even poisonous ones) are part of their diet, they can do some of the "cutting down" for you! You really should learn to distinguish poisonous snakes from non-poisonous....there are not very many poisonous ones in Arkansas, so it's an easy matter to remember.