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NiteTide, The worst snake scare I ever had was when I was chased in the woods of Missouri by a large blue racer snake.  They are very fast moving (thus the name).  When racing along the ground, it holds its head up and that one moved pretty darn fast.  I had surprised it and it became aggressive and it chased me about twenty feet (I was running as fast as I could) before it veered off into the bushes.  I thought I would die from fright.

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posted by TAPS. on August 7, 2008 at 9:59 AM | link to this | reply

**shudder** I am scared of snakes.....just looking at those pictures is making me dizzy.....

posted by NiteTide on August 7, 2008 at 9:50 AM | link to this | reply

Re: My 'pet' fear - yuks!

mariaki, I hope I'm not the cause of you having bad dreams. 

posted by TAPS. on August 6, 2008 at 8:08 AM | link to this | reply

Those a prize pictures indeed !

posted by afzal50 on August 6, 2008 at 4:49 AM | link to this | reply

My 'pet' fear - yuks!

I do believe I would have had a heart attack (if I made the mistake of getting out of the car that is)! Dare I say thanks for sharing......... God bless

posted by mariaki on August 6, 2008 at 2:52 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Indiana Jones nightmare!

LOL, Ciel--whoever.... whenever....

posted by TAPS. on August 6, 2008 at 12:37 AM | link to this | reply

Troosha

When I was a kid, we used to go to the woods and in a rocky area near the creek look under rocks for these.  We would catch the small ones and bring them home to play with.  My mother would have a fit.  They are ringneck snakes.

posted by TAPS. on August 6, 2008 at 12:25 AM | link to this | reply

Oh Dear!  I'm so sorry, FineYoungSinger.  I didn't mean for that to happen.  I didn't want to drive you away.  Please come back.  Come Ba-a-a-a-ak, FYS, come back!

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 11:50 PM | link to this | reply

Taps

I like “tuning” into your walks – be them a glimpse into your life or an actual walk in your neighbourhood.  Yikes – the snakes!!! – If my darlin’ cat should ever bring any of them into the house (she's a heck of a hunter) , Mr. T. would certainly have me scooting it out the door.

posted by Troosha on August 5, 2008 at 11:49 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Snakes Alive,

Me too, gapcohen.  I studdied Erik Erikson, but had to read Milton Erickson's book on the insistance of "R" who is sold on him.

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 11:37 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Ok, I've seen tangled bundles of rattlers -- my favorite aunt used to have

Pat_B, I'd have to be mighty hungry before I would try eating rattlesnake meat, though I know that it is edible.

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 11:17 PM | link to this | reply

I would think so, kabu

I would think so, LOL

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 9:01 PM | link to this | reply

Now everyone knows how I love snakes but not this kind and not all at once

this is terrifying even for me.

posted by Kabu on August 5, 2008 at 8:47 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Wherever the snakes are is where I don't want to be...too!

LOL, Whacky.  I totally understand.

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 8:41 PM | link to this | reply

WileyJohn, I had forgotten kabu's love for snakes

She is so "different".   I know no other snake-loving woman.  LOL

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 8:40 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

They were wonderful pictures and Kabu loves snakes as you know so we read this blog together. A marvelous post as usual luv, marvelous.

posted by WileyJohn on August 5, 2008 at 8:32 PM | link to this | reply

Wherever the snakes are is where I don't want to be...too!

A smile or two or more from me! =^. .^= Bo too!

posted by Whacky on August 5, 2008 at 8:00 PM | link to this | reply

Talion, it makes me think of muser and her cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains where snakes had taken up residence in the attic and once in a while came below.  Remember muser?

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 7:51 PM | link to this | reply

Justi, I can't think of any "things" that I love that much.  HAHA

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 7:49 PM | link to this | reply

"Nevermore," quoth TAPS, "Nevermore!"
There is no sense in taking ones life in ones hands on purpose.

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 7:48 PM | link to this | reply

BC-A

I would die the death of a rag doll if I should see a snake like that, let alone a whole community of them. 

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 7:46 PM | link to this | reply

Oh, wow love.! Take care, lol, lofl, With TLC, BCA, “Top of the Stairs” , BCAA, “Top of the Stairs” 

posted by BC-A on August 5, 2008 at 6:42 PM | link to this | reply

taps

I dont think I will be walking there anytime soon

posted by lustorlove on August 5, 2008 at 5:21 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

That is the ugliest photograph I have ever seen. I would die of a heart attack upon view. I am about to write in my Believers post because this makes me think I must. I agree with Talion I would have to really love my things to even think of going back for them. Ohooooooooo.

posted by Justi on August 5, 2008 at 5:08 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

The day I go out for an afternoon stroll and stumble upon a writhing pile of rattlesnakes is the day I move. I might go back and get my things.

posted by Talion_ on August 5, 2008 at 4:29 PM | link to this | reply

Snakes creep me out! Northsage had a piece at his blog on snakes today too! sam

posted by sam444 on August 5, 2008 at 3:16 PM | link to this | reply

Ok, I've seen tangled bundles of rattlers -- my favorite aunt used to have

a set of rattles tacked to the frame of her bedroom mirror. Eight rattles, she said there was one rattle for each year the snake lived, and this one was in the water bucket under the standpipe in the 1940s, eastern Washington desert country. She chopped it up with a hoe and kept the rattle as a trophy. They talked about making rattlesnake stew, but nobody had a recipe. Might have been short uncle Roy who said he liked the meat, "tastes like chicken."

posted by Pat_B on August 5, 2008 at 1:48 PM | link to this | reply

 Wow... what a wonder Nature is... Great post Taps.

posted by Sinome on August 5, 2008 at 1:08 PM | link to this | reply

Snakes Alive,

Snakes on a plain??  Ok, sorry.  About Erikson - I studyed him in college as part of a hypnosis study.  But I'm much more familiar with Erik Erikson's Stages of Development!

posted by gapcohen on August 5, 2008 at 12:59 PM | link to this | reply

ok.  Those snakes just freaked me right out.

posted by FineYoungSinger on August 5, 2008 at 12:49 PM | link to this | reply

WOW! Incredible!

posted by Ariala on August 5, 2008 at 12:28 PM | link to this | reply

Indiana Jones nightmare!

But aren't they a remarkable thing to see... Whoever saw them, wherever, whenever...

posted by Ciel on August 5, 2008 at 12:26 PM | link to this | reply

Yuck! Yikes! Get me outta there!

posted by Bel_ on August 5, 2008 at 12:20 PM | link to this | reply

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...I think I would stay in the car. ~Peace, OTA

posted by OTA. on August 5, 2008 at 12:19 PM | link to this | reply

LOL, I was laughing at Nautikos comment haha

posted by Ariala on August 5, 2008 at 11:40 AM | link to this | reply

HAHAHAHA, Nautikos

I'll see if I can fix that.  Thanks.  LOL

posted by TAPS. on August 5, 2008 at 11:36 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS!

How frightful! Three little red x's???

posted by Nautikos on August 5, 2008 at 11:21 AM | link to this | reply