Cottonmouth under my house!

[Dawico]

Did the snek get the OP?

I give up.....

I think TGT got the OP.

 

[Dawico]

Keep up, he already has. But his handgun is up to the task, and has already killed 2 copperheads with it.

Still didn't see where the OP was using the shotgun. Sounds like he has great faith in one of the worst choices for killing a snake.

 

[busykngt]

Think he said that .38 had a snake load in it. But we may never know if he got that snake or not, cause....

 

[Ole Cowboy]

Did the snek get the OP?

I think Buck just let Johnny No Shoulders move in and he moved out. Either that or he tried burning the snake out and he burnt down the trailer and snake got away...

 

[Buckshot Wade]

72hrs and not a sign of it.
And I am more than confident with my old M&P...
And I am ignoring the photographic nonsense and ridiculous comments. And no, I'm not being, what was it? Thin skinned? Actually at 70, I believe its called acting as an adult. I politely asked to refrain from all the jokes in the initial post. I was seeking additional ideas on how to remove the threat, not be the butt of juvenile attempts at humor. But thankfully a few gentlemen did add some good insightful mature information. I thank you...

You don't have a venomous snake possibly still under your home. You have not lost a trusted and valued k9 friend raised from a pup. No, but you sure can post loads of jokes and pictures of stuff for your amusement at my expense. And it was stated here with "this thread is pure TGT." Really? Pure what?
I've received more respect from habitual felons on the street.

 

[Ole Cowboy]

Hey Buck, snake under the trailer, hell try ridin around all day with this joker, under the seat of my John Deere...I will tell you one thing, my JD does not have any rats...

 

[Brains]

I feel there may soon be an instruction to vacate the grassy area adjacent to the living structure.

 

[Darkpriest667]

72hrs and not a sign of it.
And I am more than confident with my old M&P...
And I am ignoring the photographic nonsense and ridiculous comments. And no, I'm not being, what was it? Thin skinned? Actually at 70, I believe its called acting as an adult. I politely asked to refrain from all the jokes in the initial post. I was seeking additional ideas on how to remove the threat, not be the butt of juvenile attempts at humor. But thankfully a few gentlemen did add some good insightful mature information. I thank you...

You don't have a venomous snake possibly still under your home. You have not lost a trusted and valued k9 friend raised from a pup. No, but you sure can post loads of jokes and pictures of stuff for your amusement at my expense. And it was stated here with "this thread is pure TGT." Really? Pure what?
I've received more respect from habitual felons on the street.

Do you think it left or do you think its hold up in there?

 

[SloppyShooter]

Hey Buck, snake under the trailer, hell try ridin around all day with this joker, under the seat of my John Deere...I will tell you one thing, my JD does not have any rats...


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Awwww.....that's a really cute rat snake, looks just like mine.

 

[SloppyShooter]

Still didn't see where the OP was using the shotgun. Sounds like he has great faith in one of the worst choices for killing a snake.

Go back and read. So sorry that it bothers you so much he's decided to carry the gun ( along with the shotgun), that he has killed 6 copperheads and 2 cottonmouths with.

Obviously, you don't know what you are talking about and have no personal experience killing snakes with .38 ratshot, nor give any thought to the location at which he anticipated dispatching this snake. I wouldn't want a load of 12 ga. #6, (#8 more than adequate anyway), hitting my skirting at close range.

 

[RoadRunner]

Go back and read. So sorry that it bothers you so much he's decided to carry the gun ( along with the shotgun), that he has killed 6 copperheads and 2 cottonmouths with.

I wonder if he has notches on the handles of that trusty old M&P for all the kills that he has made with it.

 

[Buckshot Wade]

I don't scar or deface my firearms...

 

[Dawico]

Go back and read. So sorry that it bothers you so much he's decided to carry the gun ( along with the shotgun), that he has killed 6 copperheads and 2 cottonmouths with.

Obviously, you don't know what you are talking about and have no personal experience killing snakes with .38 ratshot, nor give any thought to the location at which he anticipated dispatching this snake. I wouldn't want a load of 12 ga. #6, (#8 more than adequate anyway), hitting my skirting at close range.

I have tried to kill plenty of bugs with ratshot in multiple calibers. Ratshot is garbage outside a few feet.

Just because a gun and load worked doesn't make it a good choice.

Having to get within a few feet of a dangerous pest because you like that gun is a stupid reason when you have a much better choice that allows you to be further away.

Trailer house skirting is much cheaper than a medical bill.

If you think 38 ratshot is a better choice than an available shotgun then you are just as stupid as I already think you are.

 

[rman]

mothballs don't work.

3 options

1) have someone relocate
2) adjust the home so it isn't attractive to snakes
3) blast it with a harsh stream of water. the snake will leave and not come back.

Sent from my SIG Sauer

 

[Buckshot Wade]

One shot confirmed with that pissant pistol and CCI .38 shotshell. Shot at 4ft where it was beneath my car a couple years ago. And this was a 4ft cottonmouth. Yes son, it does kill them.
And I'm concern about ricochet from a 12ga hitting my animals [and me] as the skirting is thick stamped steel.

I honestly don't understand the fixation on my old 38 not being up to the imagined job. And name calling now? That's not only uncalled for, its childish. Act civil. Some of us are actually adults here that enjoy mature conversation now and then. 'nuff said I believe...

 

[SloppyShooter]

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I honestly don't understand the fixation on my old 38 not being up to the imagined job.

Me either. Your house, your pal that was killed, your snake problem, and your weapons to choose from. Obviously, it's up to the task, and you don't have to get anywhere close to striking range. I call BS on the bugs, unless they were VWs.

 

[Buckshot Wade]

Do you think it left or do you think its hold up in there?

Sorry for the late reply. Too many posts clouding up the thread...

At this point, its hard to say. I'm inclined to imagine it has headed for the woods that surrounds my place. The k9 I have here is young and very attentive to anything that is out of sorts. He alerted on something two days ago, but nothing was found. This evening will be day 4 with no contact. I suspect he's "di-di'd" on outta here. But I remain armed with what has been referred to as a totally worthless S&W [Pardon my smirk] just in case he's around or a pal came to visit.

 

[Darkpriest667]

You haven't seen the snake again? I talked to my mom and she said when she lived in a single wide cottonmouths would sometimes come inside the house when they used moth balls. I'm not trying to give you concern (or make a joke,) but now I'm a little concerned that your friend has relocated inside the home. She said they can easily get inside mobile homes.

 

[Buckshot Wade]

You haven't seen the snake again? I talked to my mom and she said when she lived in a single wide cottonmouths would sometimes come inside the house when they used moth balls. I'm not trying to give you concern (or make a joke,) but now I'm a little concerned that your friend has relocated inside the home. She said they can easily get inside mobile homes.

There are 3 cats inside here. They spot scorpions and other things in here quickly. I kill scorpions often. Mostly spotted by my cats. A snake would turn them into jumping maniacs! Plus the old so-called pipsqueak pistol is riding in my old duty rig. I'm actually quite prepared.

 

[Darkpriest667]

There are 3 cats inside here. They spot scorpions and other things in here quickly. I kill scorpions often. Mostly spotted by my cats. A snake would turn them into jumping maniacs! Plus the old so-called pipsqueak pistol is riding in my old duty rig. I'm actually quite prepared.

I was unaware cats were in the equation. Sounds like you're good to go then.