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KY_EnviroGuy

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26. It's bad enough fighting off the infestation of Republican snakes......

Reply to NurseJackie (Original post)

Fri Oct 15, 2021, 07:32 PM

Oct 2021

especially in Southern states like KY and TN where they now seem to thrive. They are, after all, non-native invasive hazardous critters. But for some reason, corporations consider them all as protected species.

I wonder if Rethugs are against antivenom shots 'cause freedom.

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If You Live Here, Prepare for a Massive Influx of Snakes, Authorities Warn [View all] NurseJackie Oct 2021 OP

I am way more afraid of ticks. Tetrachloride Oct 2021 #1

And ticks... yes! My husband contracted Lyme Disease, and still suffers from the nerve damage. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #5

One method to control ticks is to to treat the mice that carry them csziggy Oct 2021 #9

I've seen those. We live in a wooded area with lots of wildlife... NurseJackie Oct 2021 #11

I'm also rural with mixed open and wooded land csziggy Oct 2021 #13

I know! I think they're cute and sweet too. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #15

For bulb plants, I have African Iris and narcissus (daffodils and paperwhites) csziggy Oct 2021 #17

Likewise! lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #12

My husband had no idea. He remembers the tick... but there were none of the "classic" signs. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #25

Only about 19% are lucky enough to get the classic signs. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #28

Note to self: Cracklin Charlie Oct 2021 #2

We have millions of snakes in Florida jimfields33 Oct 2021 #3

Yes, I was ecstatic to see that we still have black racers living around the house! csziggy Oct 2021 #10

I've got a big king snake that hangs out under the house berniesandersmittens Oct 2021 #16

I found a little ring-necked snake making a home under my azalea bush, he is so cute! Shanti Shanti Shanti Oct 2021 #4

Snakes are cute?! Deuxcents Oct 2021 #6

I have a zillion little green and brown anoles running all over too, they are cute also Shanti Shanti Shanti Oct 2021 #8

Ring necked snakes are tiny and adorable. Crunchy Frog Oct 2021 #27

In general I love snakes... electric_blue68 Oct 2021 #31

That would freak me out. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #7

I like snakes. They're neat! Just watch out for them and leave 'em alone Wingus Dingus Oct 2021 #14

I don't like being around them, Ilsa Oct 2021 #18

When I was a kid on one of our New England vacations... electric_blue68 Oct 2021 #33

This Gophersnake was in with our tortoises. StarryNite Oct 2021 #19

I'd appreciate more snakes. hunter Oct 2021 #20

Have you seen that youtube site called "Mousetrap Monday" NurseJackie Oct 2021 #21

Yikes. hunter Oct 2021 #22

Yes... that's the one. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #24

Odd, considering this is the time of year that most will be heading for their winter hideouts. BlackSkimmer Oct 2021 #23

It's bad enough fighting off the infestation of Republican snakes...... KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2021 #26

Climate change should force them north, I would think. roamer65 Oct 2021 #29

Snakes are so misunderstood.. Keth Oct 2021 #30

Cool 👍 electric_blue68 Oct 2021 #32