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LastOutlaw
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# Posted: 18 Aug 2014 13:43
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This past weekend I was at my new cabin working on the rainwater collection system and went to cool off in my outdoor shower around 11AM. I stripped down and stepped into the shower area only to immediately hear rattle rattle. Internal alarm goes off and I quickly step back out.
Walk a wide berth around the tree the shower unit hangs on and see a rattle snake under the small table drinking water from the puddle left from my early morning shower.
Im so glad he rattled.
Check your shower well before you step in. When it gets dry in the woods creatures are drawn to your water source.
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UncleMikey75
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# Posted: 18 Aug 2014 14:34
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Hell yeah...a shower and delivery dinner!
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LastOutlaw
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2014 16:22
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it was exciting to say the least!
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Brknarow
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2014 18:50
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That's the primary reason I've always wanted to move to Alaska. Yes I know; bears. But I'm pretty sure a bear will be fairly easy to spot somewhere around the cabin. I wouldn't think they're very likely to be lurking under the front stoop ready to dart out and maul your ankle when you step out.
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LastOutlaw
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2014 19:13
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Aren't there snakes in Alaska too? I would think even bigger than the one I discovered.
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creeky
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2014 19:48 - Edited by: creeky
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that is one fat sob.
fortunately not much in the way of poisonous snakes north of about the 45th parallel. skeeters that can carry you away on the other hand ...
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LastOutlaw
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2014 20:01
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Yes he was fat...We had a mouse problem after the extra cold winter and I have been working on eliminating the problem. Didn't see any this trip figured I did a good job. Maybe I had a helper.
I'm guessing he was bedded down somewhere not to far from the cabin if not under it. The water from the shower was an attraction for him this time of the year. It's pretty hot and dry up there right now.
I saw another bigger one on the road on my way in.
The real bad part is that it is a one hour drive once you are off the pavement into the hills to my cabin. If I had to drive myself out with a snake bite it would be a long drive.
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Em Ty
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2014 20:23
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Quoting: Brknarow That's the primary reason I've always wanted to move to Alaska. Yes I know; bears. But I'm pretty sure a bear will be fairly easy to spot somewhere around the cabin. I wouldn't think they're very likely to be lurking under the front stoop ready to dart out and maul your ankle when you step out.
Yeah, you're OK with bears unless they're ninja bears. Then you're screwed.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2014 21:40 - Edited by: turkeyhunter
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That's one of the reasons...i enjoy the northern camp this time of year...as I am sitting by the campfire as I type this...i just had walked over to the wood pile..grabbed a couple logs and threw on the fire..would have never done this at my southern cabin this time of year(copperheads or rattlers)..nice low 50's here tonight in Maine(no bad snakes here;)...got to love a early fall...it is the air for sure and btw..glad you were not bit..
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LastOutlaw
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2014 22:38
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Thanks TH
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RichInTheUSA
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# Posted: 20 Aug 2014 08:00
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LastOutlaw / others,
Concerning that long drive if you had a snake bite.... I have an emergency medical kit at my cabin for scrapes and cuts, but don't have anything to address a snake bite.
What's recommended? In VA, we to worry about rattle snakes, copper heads, and cotton mouth.
I'm thinking about several things:
1) Call 911, and provide address. Meet them at a crossroad if your cabin is way out in the woods.
2) I have a locked gate... ensure that emergency folks have a key, or can cut through.
3) considering getting a snake bite kit. Any recommendations?
Thanks, Rich
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LastOutlaw
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# Posted: 20 Aug 2014 09:22
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Thanks Rich... I keep a military major trauma bag at my cabin.
Last summer a guy on the next ridge got bit. He had others with him who drove him to the hospital and he made it. He went outside at night in flip flops to relieve himself and stepped on one.
From what I understand after talking to medics...snake bite kits are pretty much worthless and can do more harm than good.
There are a few full time cabin dwellers on my way in that I would try for first.
LO
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