Posted on 05/21/2004 11:55:33 AM PDT by HAL9000
Former snake handlin' preacher?
What did the Scotsman know? And when did he know it?
One was captured after a couple of days. Two weeks later someone tampered with the snake traps and hauled off the other.
Just the other day, my neighbor asked had I seen any snakes around, I said no and asked why. She stated her friend would come out and get the snake if I let her know. My wife called me in just when I was about to ask the neighbor what her friend does with dead snakes.
And was he wearing a kilt...................? ............enquiring minds seek to know
The tale about it being as fast as a horse is obviously not true .....but the part about goosebumps, well, have a look at a mamba. They will give you goosebumps ...especially when you know what they can do. And yes, when they strike they do it repeatedly.
I'm not following something. So the Scotsman had the snakes shipped to Little Rock? Why would he, after getting bitten, leave the bag/box in a field? Why wouldn't he drive himself to the hospital?
Thanks for the bump.
Very interesting.
Sounds like something Rummie would do. Or we could blame the t wins.
No anti-venom available in the hospital.
Ahaaa.......interesting. He droppped off the snakes on his way to the airport??
So she died of fear?
Apparently black mambas are very swift, as snakes go: "Known as the world's fastest snake, the black mamba can reach speeds of between 7 and 12 mph and possibly as fast as 15 mph for short distances while chasing prey."
Shudder....
I think you should toss the Australian TIger Snake and the Taipan in that list. All Elapids with highly toxic venoms and a bad attitude.
Anybody keeping or purchasing snakes like this should have a supply of anti-venin around specific to the snake, some adrenalin in case they go into anaphylactic shock from the horse serum, and well-prepared last will and testament.
Impressive animals but definitely not for the amateur. Vipers and even Cobras are a lot easier to handle.
How did they know it was a Scotsman? Was he wearing a kilt?
Does ANYTHING NORMAL ever happen in Arkansas??
No, she died of misplaced literalism.... ;-)
Ping!
Och, laddie - so tha's wha they keep 'neath their kilties...
Ummm, I'm guessing by the fangs, maybe?
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