tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post3478299438928201074..comments2024-03-14T02:19:57.457-05:00Comments on Stealth Survival : Summer Survival - Avoiding Snakebitesriverwalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-47033132258838942009-06-19T14:40:15.597-05:002009-06-19T14:40:15.597-05:00To: Shreela
Excellent point! High water will flus...To: Shreela<br /><br />Excellent point! High water will flush them out (no pun intended!)!<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-14323774406245427492009-06-18T01:39:40.472-05:002009-06-18T01:39:40.472-05:00And be extra careful after heavy rainfalls. I'...And be extra careful after heavy rainfalls. I'm not sure if it's actually the rain that seems to increase snake activity, or the vegetation growing taller, or something else. But there's been more snake sightings in my area after heavy rains, including inside houses (one during a flood, but the other one in the dishwasher didn't happen after a flood).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827052626667535975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-30574427568952489222009-06-18T00:10:00.618-05:002009-06-18T00:10:00.618-05:00To: theotherryan
Using good old common sense will...To: theotherryan<br /><br />Using good old common sense will keep you safe in the majority of cases. Thanks.<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-90357805363474587592009-06-18T00:07:16.994-05:002009-06-18T00:07:16.994-05:00To; HermitJim
I think most people are more afraid...To; HermitJim<br /><br />I think most people are more afraid of snakes than tthe snakes are afraid of humans. Snakes will generally leave you alone if you don't step on them, grab them or disturb them.<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-61030428981430075432009-06-18T00:04:54.755-05:002009-06-18T00:04:54.755-05:00To: firesteel.com
Just remember that a bite from ...To: firesteel.com<br /><br />Just remember that a bite from even a non-poisonous snake can cause a serious infection if you're not careful. Thanks.<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-42507629871654611432009-06-17T20:40:26.393-05:002009-06-17T20:40:26.393-05:00Good post, I grew up where there were no snakes, w...Good post, I grew up where there were no snakes, went to school where there were a few and now live where there are a lot of snakes. I don't do anything crazy but do take some common sense steps:<br /><br />1. Wear calf length boots.<br />2. Don't step or put my hands anywhere I can't see.<br />3. Check out shoes, etc before putting my hands or feet in them. Suppose that is a lot like #2.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612373437033635765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-74091244643266330892009-06-17T16:34:10.320-05:002009-06-17T16:34:10.320-05:00I try and avoid as many of these critters as possi...I try and avoid as many of these critters as possible. Even if they won't hert me, they could make me hurt myself getting out of the way, ya know?HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-91120280766411056152009-06-17T16:15:47.593-05:002009-06-17T16:15:47.593-05:00Good advice - however in my neck of the woods (Nor...Good advice - however in my neck of the woods (Northern New Hampshire) there are no dangerous snakes. In fact, it is so safe here in this respect that kids routinely hunt for snakes as a sport by lifting up old boards, logs, etc seeking snakes.FireSteel.comhttp://firesteel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-30600375056631090242009-06-17T13:26:04.631-05:002009-06-17T13:26:04.631-05:00To: Bitmap
Yes my friend you have made some excel...To: Bitmap<br /><br />Yes my friend you have made some excellent points. I was saving the spiders and scorpions for a later post but are also found in unlikely places also. There are also the other critters that lurk about (skunks, possums, raccoons, etc). Best to remember that there are numerous "wild" creatures out there that may not take kindly to your presence or the fact that you may be disturbing their resting place.<br /><br />Thanks for the great tips Bitmap!<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-15158865213682959752009-06-17T13:22:03.163-05:002009-06-17T13:22:03.163-05:00To: matthiasj
Thanks matthias!
RWTo: matthiasj<br /><br />Thanks matthias!<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-9552981173984846252009-06-17T13:21:24.283-05:002009-06-17T13:21:24.283-05:00To: shiloh1862
Thanks.
RWTo: shiloh1862<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-17046720675089930192009-06-17T13:08:54.179-05:002009-06-17T13:08:54.179-05:00For 3 I've found Black Widow spiders, wasp nes...For 3 I've found Black Widow spiders, wasp nests, and fire ants under logs and rocks. That also applies to other objects like old tires, scrap lumber, and almost any kind of metal or wood debris. Bug bites usually aren't as bad as snake bites unless you are allergic to them but they still aren't any fun.<br /><br />For 4 you could also encounter various unpleasant insects, spiders or scorpions, as well as other nasty things like skunks or rodents that might carry rabies.<br /><br />For 8 I would suggest that you add "Always shake out your shoes before you put them on, even if they've been stored indoors." The same thing applies to any clothing you've left on the floor.Bitmaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545664971977374552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-70900412389287551612009-06-17T10:19:45.609-05:002009-06-17T10:19:45.609-05:00Great tips RW. I'll try to stay away from tho...Great tips RW. I'll try to stay away from those things!<br /><br />matthiasj<br /><a href="http://kentucky-preppers-network.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Kentucky Preppers Network</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-46559726159506949222009-06-17T10:19:41.349-05:002009-06-17T10:19:41.349-05:00A very timely post. Those pesky snakes are everywh...A very timely post. Those pesky snakes are everywhere this time of year. <br /><br />Pickdogshiloh1862https://www.blogger.com/profile/15829636844310039745noreply@blogger.com