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Snake in the cabin heater ducts

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by silverstr8p, Jul 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM.

  1. Jul 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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    HLSATRK

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    Just snakes. You’ll need a cat for the mice
     
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    Just get Samuel L

     
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    This and that
    I’ve seen a few rattlers die at the hands of posse all gassed up on skittles flavored energy drinks.
     
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    I kill every stealthy Copper Head I find on my property. All others get a pass, including Rattlesnakes. At least the Rattler lets you know he's getting ready to fuck you up.
     
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    It sounds like I don't want to bring spiders up here. Pest?
     
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    Put Nickleback on the radio..
     
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    Pet mongoose... Go get em, Rikki-tikki-tavi! I choose you!
     
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    Snakes don't have ears.

    And contrary to some of the posts most are harmless to people. I take great joy in walking up on them and capturing a good image.
    There are some 17 species of rattlers in Arizona, really nice looking ones each specie with their own unique characteristics. They are
    all terrified of people and will not make a move towards you.

    As long as I was sure it would not interfere with my driving I wouldn't care if it was in there or not. Problem is it could get up under the
    dash and mess with wiring.

    Might start with looking at easy obvious spots, then take out the glove box and see if it yields clues. Most likely it wants to get out of there too.
     
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    Personally I can’t stand snakes so I’d park my truck in an open field and burn it to the ground!
     
  12. Jul 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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    Or lure him out with Ratt! Modest Mouse?
     
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    I'm still itching to find a prairie rattler out here. So many days spent fishing throughout their range and I have yet to see one. But it's been a heck of a year for garters. Only seen one bull in the wild supposibly they have a right nasty attitude but this guy was super chill.
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