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Hiya James

 

I lived in Corpus Christi, TX for awhile and bought a house beside the Nueces River. The seller didn't tell me the river was infested with water moccasins and alligators. We didn't stay there long.

 

One summer morning
In that muddy river
It was so cold
It made me shiver

I had to wade in that river
Cause my wife left me and took the boat

 

I know.
Sometimes I get carried away.

I won't rag on anyone I dislike.

 

I use to work at a large scale reptile breeder/dealer from 19-22 ish. Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, etc. I have been bitten by snakes hundreds of times. Few times by big boids (anacondas, pythons, boas). Once envenomated by a mangrove snake just enough to have a slight burn, rear-fanged snake with poor delivery system (must chew it into you, took me 30 seconds or so to get him off). I went to the hospital 2x from getting ripped open (bad bites) from 6 ft. Lizards (one water monitor, one iguana). That said, I worked with these animals full time for years so that isn't that many bites per how often I handled aggressive animals. During these years I gained alot of experience in handling and understanding behavior, striking distances, movements, etc. I also drank alot on the job (hence, more bites). If your trying to picture it check the video of the store. At minute 10:45 they show a lizard around the size (little smaller) that bit me. Plus the larger stuff on display. Edit - at minute 12:20 it shows a water monitor the size that got me damn good, hospital good.

So, to answer your question. No, I was never bitten by a rattlesnake. I took that shit serious, did not drink on the job, and knew by then how to safely handle them.

https://youtu.be/IM0g9IPXXb4

 

I love it !

 

You’re doing a huge service to people man thank you!

 

It's more of a "early bird got the worm" situation. All the existing inventory in the US has already been bought and is currently being used up. The manufacturers are all plating catch-up for current orders. Most of the items are 2-4 weeks out.

 

Damn, you really do like me.

 

And you, and all the regular folks who keep things running.
All of them.

 

me and my dog Roy
Wading through the muck
I wish my Tracker was here
To git me unstuck

 

It’s like @MQQSE is fucking magic or something.
Mentioned you to him last night and here you are!
Lurked in that thread of yours until it’s unfortunate demise and really enjoyed it. Learned a lot about TW in there.
Nice to finally and officially meet you man!?

 

https://youtu.be/X9oGkvpkefg

 

Meh...I guess. Home schooling blows monkey balls

 

That’s really cool shit! I hung out for a bit in a reptile shop years ago. Was interested in the Herp world and managed to find this that was owned by an older couple who loved to teach people about reptiles. Was a lot of fun and they were great people.

 

Yes it does

 

Wonder if teachers will find millions of supporters in an effort to get teachers paid better after this!

 

Hey i know someone well known in the herp world