Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I've heard that snakes are more numerous near the larger lakes around here and I know they do like rocky areas near water so that may be true.
We used to live near Falls Lake and one day after parking in the driveway my dh opened his door, stepped out and let out a blood-curdling yowee!!! He had just come close to stepping on a large copperhead which was understandably alarmed and starting to strike.
Now I'm not fond of snakes mind you, but if a snake is non-poisonous, and most are, we leave it be as they prey on rodents which I like even less.
I found this link "Snake Myths and Facts" a fascinating read this morning:
I'm just glad we're not in South Florida where they are battling Burmese pythons, the largest of which seen was over 16 feet long. They now number well over 30,000 with some estimates going much, much higher. When we lived there we never saw one thankfully, but we did spot an interesting 4 foot long iguana happily sunning himself on our lawn near the canal. This past winter when the temperatures dipped below 40 degrees the poor creatures were freezing and falling out of trees.
Whenever I get the creepy-crawlies thinking about our snakes in the Raleigh area, all I have to do is remember those days back in Florida....
Is pollen bothering you twingles? I got a bad headache last night and woke up with it this morning I'm wondering if it's pollen or something else. Pollen doesn't usually bother me, but every now and then it gets to me.
This year has been terrible for me, not my sinuses but my eyes. i had terrible allergies as a kid, outgrew them, moved here, they were terrible for a year or two, and now this year has been bad.
I've heard that snakes are more numerous near the larger lakes around here and I know they do like rocky areas near water so that may be true.
We used to live near Falls Lake and one day after parking in the driveway my dh opened his door, stepped out and let out a blood-curdling yowee!!! He had just come close to stepping on a large copperhead which was understandably alarmed and starting to strike.
Now I'm not fond of snakes mind you, but if a snake is non-poisonous, and most are, we leave it be as they prey on rodents which I like even less.
I found this link "Snake Myths and Facts" a fascinating read this morning:
I'm just glad we're not in South Florida where they are battling Burmese pythons, the largest of which seen was over 16 feet long. They now number well over 30,000 with some estimates going much, much higher. When we lived there we never saw one thankfully, but we did spot an interesting 4 foot long iguana happily sunning himself on our lawn near the canal. This past winter when the temperatures dipped below 40 degrees the poor creatures were freezing and falling out of trees.
Whenever I get the creepy-crawlies thinking about our snakes in the Raleigh area, all I have to do is remember those days back in Florida....
Snake facts
Did you know you can eat any snake? Even the poisonous ones?
Oh YUM!!! Good to know as my grocery bill keeps going up....
Filet of Snake Almondine
Slice snake in half lengthwise, remove whatever you see (could be a possum, rat, or other varmint), then fill with toasted almonds, close back up and top with orange marmalade.
Bon appetite!
(I think I just lost my appetite for dinner tonight....)
Tonight I may be attacked en masse by the local Copperheads near my creek out back so if you don't see me here tomorrow, you'll know what happened.
Btw that's humor for those in Rio Linda! As in silly. A joke. Laughter, uh you know that thing the world has so little of lately.
KC O'Day type humor, okay?
Actually I respect all God's creatures and especially snakes. Will leave snakes on the menu up to you, Taxpayer. . Hope this thread doesn't scare anyone considering moving to our area away....actually we don't have poisonous snakes here at all. What happened is most of the people from Maine moved here and since they don't have poisonous snakes up there, we now don't have any here. Huzzah to our Mainelanders!
And no, I'm not implying that Mainelanders all eat snakes!!! Sheesh! Before someone jumps in saying they're offended....chill peeps!
Light coating of pollen on the car Saturday morning.
I already need to worry about pollen? We'll probably get a full week of warm above 75 degree temps. But I thought I was enjoying the opening windows for fresh warm air to fill the house.
I already need to worry about pollen? We'll probably get a full week of warm above 75 degree temps. But I thought I was enjoying the opening windows for fresh warm air to fill the house.
That was down here in Brunswick Co. but it was very light. I haven't seen any since then. My windows will be open for the rest of the week.
I've heard that snakes are more numerous near the larger lakes around here and I know they do like rocky areas near water so that may be true.
We used to live near Falls Lake and one day after parking in the driveway my dh opened his door, stepped out and let out a blood-curdling yowee!!! He had just come close to stepping on a large copperhead which was understandably alarmed and starting to strike.
Now I'm not fond of snakes mind you, but if a snake is non-poisonous, and most are, we leave it be as they prey on rodents which I like even less.
I found this link "Snake Myths and Facts" a fascinating read this morning:
I'm just glad we're not in South Florida where they are battling Burmese pythons, the largest of which seen was over 16 feet long. They now number well over 30,000 with some estimates going much, much higher. When we lived there we never saw one thankfully, but we did spot an interesting 4 foot long iguana happily sunning himself on our lawn near the canal. This past winter when the temperatures dipped below 40 degrees the poor creatures were freezing and falling out of trees.
Whenever I get the creepy-crawlies thinking about our snakes in the Raleigh area, all I have to do is remember those days back in Florida....
It's not just the Burmese pythons that are down there they are just the most visual because they are out of the water a lot more than other invasive snakes. There are Anacondas down there as well and they have far less predators than the Burmese because they primarily stay in the water most of the time. Green anacondas in the Everglades: The largest snake in the world has invaded the United States.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
