[krb]

A friend sent me this picture this evening, and the first thing I thought of is how my colleagues at FreeRepublic could generate tons of quips, one-liners, and what-not.

I mean, wow. Ticks on a snake?? Who do you root for?

[Flycatcher]

In most cases, the snake will shed the ticks when it sheds its skin.

That said, this is probably the worst infestation of ticks I've ever seen on a snake. They seem to be blocking its vision and perhaps its mouth too.

I love snakes. I hope it survives long enough to shed its skin.

[C. Edmund Wright]

metaphor for GOP strategists on Mitt’s payroll?

[dayglored]

> Who do you root for?

Easy -- THE SNAKE.

Snakes are cool. Ticks are just fricking gross. Parasites in general are gross (with a possible few exceptions).

I've had ticks and removed them, and I've removed them from pets and children. They are just NASTY.

I hope the snake makes it past this infestation. My god what an awful thing. Poor snake.

[fr_freak]

I bet that snake is thinking “Dammit, if only I had hands! If I wish real hard, maybe I’ll evolve!”

[Cyman]

I thought you said t@ts on a snake.

[goseminoles]

Poor ball python. I am actually fond of these creatures..

[Slings and Arrows]

Oh, that poor baby!

From the looks of the pic, it’s getting medical attention. Good.

[Daffynition]

Just let 'em go dude...let 'em gooooooooooooo.

[ladyvet]

As a teen I worked at a company that dealt with exotic animals and reptiles. This was the norm when reptiles caught in the wild were sent to us. The tortoise had ticks packed in the hollow area where there legs meet the shell. Could spend hours picking ticks on a big shipment.

[liberalh8ter]

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