I didn't think he was a big one when compared to others I've seen, but still, I was alone on my porch with a rattlesnake! One that only a few moments before was close to my unprotected ankle.
I picked up a long walking stick and shoved him to the outside porch tiles thinking I would scoop him up and take him into the desert. I didn't hear him rattling until I played back the video. It was a slight rattle but definitely present.
Ed was out of town at the time so I called him asking him what I should do with it. He was on a guy's trip and his two buddies were in the car when I called. Ed had me on speakerphone. They all agree that I should kill it, so I did. I used a shovel and chopped his head off. Here, he's screaming. Look at those beady red eyes! Ugh.
He's still on the porch, neck under the shovel (do snakes have necks??). I'm leaving him there until Ed gets home to dispose of him.
And I've decided that I'm not putting anything in the sheds. One encounter with a snake is enough for me. This is why I stay inside most of the time. This confirms that I'm definitely the indoorsy type.
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2024: Tons Of Bales
2023: Sorry, no post on this day.
2022: Sorry, no post on this day.
2021: Sorry, no post on this day.
2020: Sorry, no post on this day.
2019: You Talking To Me?
2018: Garnish
2017: The Hostile Living Conditions Of The Desert
2016: Drop Zone
2015: King (And Queen) Of The World
2014: Winding It Up Before Leaving Town
2013: Who Is A Bahamian?
2012: Pay No Attention To The Cat Behind The Curtain
2011: Papa Can You Hear Me?
2010: The Err Erudes Them
2009: Sorry, no post for this date.
2008: Addicted
2007: When You Just Can’t Decide Between Dinner And Breakfast
2006: Purple Industrial Skies
2005: Sorry, no post on this day. The blog didn’t start until May 2005!
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