tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post6253919883323893990..comments2024-02-01T01:19:22.758-07:00Comments on The 7MSN Ranch: Rattlesnake wranglin'the7msnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-30006588723135987352016-12-08T03:33:03.492-07:002016-12-08T03:33:03.492-07:00nicenicescottmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440952653832571256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-42770802515052944912010-12-31T23:33:14.904-07:002010-12-31T23:33:14.904-07:00The snake picture in the ashcan is better with the...The snake picture in the ashcan is better with the rattle on his tail blurred--then you can see that it's in motion!! Incredible pics--glad you set him free!<br /><br />Wandered over here from Pawcurious, and as a fellow horse-owner and photogbug, I'm adding you to my feed reader. Gorgeous pics! Happy New Year!! :-)Karihttp://www.howiseelife.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-76972790086917633832010-08-09T11:11:55.050-06:002010-08-09T11:11:55.050-06:00My Dad, who is 80 now, runs into a rattler time an...My Dad, who is 80 now, runs into a rattler time and again on his ranch property here in CA. <br /><br />He usually doesn't have his gun on him when that happens. Worries me as his hearing isn't sharp, but I digress.<br /><br />What is his dispatch weapon of choice? A rock.<br /><br />He doesn't throw them at the snake, he brains the snake! We'll not talking little snakes either!<br /><br />Of course the snake isn't coiled; perhaps that's the secret. I'm usually too wound up myself to figure it out. <br /><br />Have you seen the Youtube video of the snake and the rabbit? Here's the link:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y1oEXywV1M<br /><br />Don't worry it's not a killing scene. <br /><br />I've been reading your blog for a few years now. Love it!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your life, stories, fur/feather family and pictures.<br /><br />Gailmidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793306045544262714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-45765323825360994962010-07-25T10:51:14.082-06:002010-07-25T10:51:14.082-06:00Very cool, I am so happy that you took the time to...Very cool, I am so happy that you took the time to transport your rattling visitor away rather than just killing it like so many people do.Celestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859219574207467462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-28078054712758578102010-07-23T16:28:14.037-06:002010-07-23T16:28:14.037-06:00Yipes.
Smooch needs a new tag "Snake Detecto...Yipes.<br /><br />Smooch needs a new tag "Snake Detector"<br /><br />I suppose it falls under ranch security, though.<br /><br />Remind me to send you my dad and rattle snake story. I just sold the essay, but can't post it because it hasn't run yet....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-75039278396271272052010-07-23T15:58:39.148-06:002010-07-23T15:58:39.148-06:00Oh my word, that was a big snake! We don't ha...Oh my word, that was a big snake! We don't have diamondbacks here, just the smaller prairie rattler, but I still hate 'em. Have you thought about investing in a pair of snake boots and gaiters? I know that's the only way I'd be comfortable doing what you do... and I'm using the word comfortable very, very loosely here!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565059462441395605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-82508906324540691222010-07-23T15:27:15.977-06:002010-07-23T15:27:15.977-06:00Jeesh, I was on the edge of my seat and like nearl...Jeesh, I was on the edge of my seat and like nearly everybody else, I thought you had a hold of that snake! I thought to myself: D#^%, my respect for her as shot way up! <br /><br />We haven't had any rattlers on our place here in North Texas yet, but we did have to go to war with a couple of 5 foot rat snakes that raided my chicken coop. My little chicks and keets were sending the distress call and when I looked I thought one was stuck. I didn't the snake had a hold of her, I nearly had an accident when I realized I'd just grabbed a snake. Anyway, it had a bulge in it and it either ate one of my girls or an egg. I was so angry. I'm afraid I dispatched him, but felt so guilty afterwards.<br /><br />Just a couple of days later, almost the exact same scenario and we played holy heck getting him out of the coop. This time I spared him, picked him up with a garden tool and dumped him in a feed bag. I drove him a considerable distance from us and dumped him in some scrubby brush, wished him the best, and headed home.<br /><br />Unfortunately, neither of the 2 LGDs seem to be calibrated for snakes and I have to "find" them on my own. I sure could use either your snake dog ;-) or that mighty-fine snake wrangling pole! Be careful . . .Ken and Mary of Fancy Fibers Farmhttp://www.fancyfibers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-63693198246057921142010-07-23T07:32:26.874-06:002010-07-23T07:32:26.874-06:00What a lovely snake! Of course they are even lovel...What a lovely snake! Of course they are even lovelier when they are OFF your property! HahaGainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08495953058626656188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-17246199736857381502010-07-23T01:04:33.150-06:002010-07-23T01:04:33.150-06:00That is absolutely crazy! Way to go catching that ...That is absolutely crazy! Way to go catching that rattler! I could not handle one of those hanging around my porch, at all!Paint Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095673661149903754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-79995115362381940342010-07-22T19:52:35.453-06:002010-07-22T19:52:35.453-06:00Wow--what an adventure! Glad Smooch and the swallo...Wow--what an adventure! Glad Smooch and the swallows and you are safe. Thank you for not killing the snake....Deejbrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143307437996045353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-41611589661797666882010-07-22T17:44:32.911-06:002010-07-22T17:44:32.911-06:00Cool! and a little nerve racking all in one! thank...Cool! and a little nerve racking all in one! thanks for sharing.<br /><br />glad you didn't use a higher shutter speed......it made me be able to better visualize the snake in motion!<br /><br />glad you are all safe and that you got your can back :)JaneKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-8741998703330222292010-07-22T17:01:36.160-06:002010-07-22T17:01:36.160-06:00Wow, that last shot is amazing. What a proud creat...Wow, that last shot is amazing. What a proud creature. Of course, I can admire him safely from Ohio! If I lived there, I don't think I would find him so amazing!sphinx63https://www.blogger.com/profile/10317276940761331808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-48581425162647525742010-07-22T16:19:00.939-06:002010-07-22T16:19:00.939-06:00Whoo- doggies! That was one mad snake! I guess I d...Whoo- doggies! That was one mad snake! I guess I don't blame him, here he was out for a nice little stroll, trying to get a meal of swallow tails and eggs, when along comes a barking dog and a lady with a big pole! <br />I love that you had to find your camera- I guess us bloggers all think alike! <br />And the pictures of course were absolutely necessary! Good job all the way around. <br />I hope Mr Snake doesn't come back!Vaquerogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367676563270560606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-13667185634571707212010-07-22T14:07:59.966-06:002010-07-22T14:07:59.966-06:00I couldn't look at the snake picture long, and...I couldn't look at the snake picture long, and I too thought you were holding it in your hands!!!! I was stunned that you caught and released him. I would have simply had a heart attack.<br />Please be careful.Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-68801760268768034642010-07-22T12:56:52.411-06:002010-07-22T12:56:52.411-06:00This article seriously made my day.
I love rattl...This article seriously made my day. <br /><br />I love rattlesnakes and work with them often, and I have to say you are one of the only ranchers I've heard of that actually respects them as animals and not just a threat to livestock or pets; beyond education on the subject. It's wonderful to see someone actually putting away the fear and taking time to do the right thing. A lot of ranchers could learn a lot from you.Bryan Hugheshttp://www.fieldherper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-88658065388715350242010-07-22T12:39:42.219-06:002010-07-22T12:39:42.219-06:00AWESOME! I have to admit, I wouldn't one in m...AWESOME! I have to admit, I wouldn't one in my house or real near me in the barn but outside and plenty far enough away to admire him/her...that wouldn't be so bad. But, yeah, catch, transport, tip, dump, spring..release is for me. Hmmm...now which neighbor will be the lucky one? Or maybe they would want to go back into the National Forest right next door? Decisions, decisions. Gotta learn how to make a snake pole ASAP!Sandy ~~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00438655230858362703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-59696448289728323952010-07-22T11:44:43.161-06:002010-07-22T11:44:43.161-06:00Oh my! The 7MSN chronicles are simply amazing! I a...Oh my! The 7MSN chronicles are simply amazing! I am one of those individuals that wanted to see the snake but am also one that is glad you have the sense to photograph from a distance. Hummm... Carson maybe you should invent a cowgirl boot that is a cross between boot and track shoe....<br /><br />Amazing photos, amazing adventure! <br />p.s. I would have strapped that can down too!WoofWhinneyWhisperhttp://www.trinitygsd.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-19435637923712096362010-07-22T11:27:44.776-06:002010-07-22T11:27:44.776-06:00He didn't appear to have enjoyed his nice ride...He didn't appear to have enjoyed his nice ride through the desert in his ash can very much did he?<br /><br />You are so brave. I would have been shaking and afraid, and full of adrenaline. But I bet you were calm as a rock!<br /><br />A few weeks ago I was hiking up at Ojo Caliente, by myself and was in a beautiful slot canyon with a waterfall at the end, when I hear the sound of a rattler, not too far away. I froze and tried to spot it, so I wouldn't move in the wrong direction, but it was too well camoflauged. So, I took a deep breathe and I closed my eyes and let my other senses take over, and finally realized the sound was coming from up above me about 6 feet away. gah!<br /><br />I've never moved so fast in my life, down a scree slope no less, even with my gimpy knees. I don't even remember how I got down. lol!<br /><br />I kept thinking. I'm out here, by myself, over an hour from all civilation, with a rattle snake.<br />And you live that scenario all the time living by yourself....with rattlers as neighbors.<br /><br />Brave...or crazy. Maybe a little of both? I hope you made yourself a glass of cowgirl courage afterwards...not because you need the courage, but because you deserved it.<br /><br />whew!<br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-75259185617019716302010-07-22T11:15:46.253-06:002010-07-22T11:15:46.253-06:00You go girl!! LOVE your snake pole!!!
We had one ...You go girl!! LOVE your snake pole!!! <br />We had one this morning too, I wasn't here so Wade killed it before it bit our dumb lil Special Bean dog. He needs snake training. Glad Smooch knew better!!!<br />You rock. You are just so amazingly capable of handling anything!!Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574914465998507310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-15459302040013425122010-07-22T10:22:30.905-06:002010-07-22T10:22:30.905-06:00Well done You and all your ranger scouts. Very im...Well done You and all your ranger scouts. Very impressive, indeed.<br /><br />A little freaked out, I have to admit. Not in my range of experience at. all.Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-85557381539628301322010-07-22T09:02:46.504-06:002010-07-22T09:02:46.504-06:00Wow! I admire so much your courage.
You took awes...Wow! I admire so much your courage. <br />You took awesome photos, too!sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-72443590878405500292010-07-22T09:01:54.051-06:002010-07-22T09:01:54.051-06:00Oh. Just. Wow! I am in awe that you went to that m...Oh. Just. Wow! I am in awe that you went to that much trouble to catch and release Mr. Rattler. You are definitely one intrepid ranchwoman!!!<br /><br />Nancy in Iowa<br /><br />Oops - WV = twins<br />I HOPE NOT!!!Mom Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08173057786790186340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-19304782881218823522010-07-22T08:52:48.249-06:002010-07-22T08:52:48.249-06:00I love the list of necessary items too. All in the...I love the list of necessary items too. All in the name of safely and blogging. Too funny. I hate snakes, I know for many that is not PC but I hate snakes. On Monday on our adventure to Sky City, I got out to take pictures to, what else, blog about and there he was just slithering across in front of me, about a 5 footer. Yikes. The rest of my photos were taken from rolling down the window and putting the camera out....I hate snakes.OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-20094684306150987932010-07-22T08:36:28.789-06:002010-07-22T08:36:28.789-06:00I had the same vision as Nancy....I thought for su...I had the same vision as Nancy....I thought for sure that was your hand actually holding the damn snake!! I was thinking...she's crazy! ....but, .... whew..... the stick...... okay......... hahahhahahhBumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-60296558250452694622010-07-22T08:31:31.163-06:002010-07-22T08:31:31.163-06:00Good job on the snake! I love all the swallows in ...Good job on the snake! I love all the swallows in the photo. My skin would have been crawling travelling with the snake in the back even if it was securely tied down!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.com