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06-Oct-08, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonL  haha Tats, Slatey Greys will bite any part they can get hold of, she's lucky she only got one bite. It would of been a defensive bite when she moved. | They don't just nip you either, they have a good old chew.
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06-Oct-08, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by moosenoose I can see why she was bitten (if I was a 16yr old of course)   | I agree, however the last 'snake' that slithered into her bed nearly got decapitated - but I'd risk it. 
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06-Oct-08, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by waruikazi Except you don't need the snake for ID purposes and you can get another person in trouble by doing it. Like i said i don't think it was stupid that they killed it, just misguided, but there are big problems with it. | Whilst I agree that the person killing the snake could get bitten and I wouldn't recommend anyone try to kill a snake for such a reason, I have no problem with it being done either. Venom detection kits arn't always 100% accurate, but obtaining the culprit is, esp if it's a small snake and can be caught easily (preferably alive).
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06-Oct-08, 10:28 AM
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LOL Only in the NT gotta love it I miss darwin 
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06-Oct-08, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonL Whilst I agree that the person killing the snake could get bitten and I wouldn't recommend anyone try to kill a snake for such a reason, I have no problem with it being done either. Venom detection kits arn't always 100% accurate, but obtaining the culprit is, esp if it's a small snake and can be caught easily (preferably alive). | Fair enough. Like i said i don't recon anyone was doing it out of callousness, they were only doing what they thought was the best ting by their family.
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06-Oct-08, 11:15 AM
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A large snake hey lucky it wasnt a big darwin carpet lol.
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07-Oct-08, 08:56 PM
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Not very good publicity for the snakes...........
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07-Oct-08, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by daniel1234 If it an APS member who was bitten what would they do?
Proberbly just look at it saying "You can't eat me you silly bugger, I'm too big, get out and find something a bit smaller to eat!" | Haha, or just roll over and go back to sleep, let it gain some warmth off your body and be on its way. Quote:
Originally Posted by JasonL I see no problem with someone killing a snake for id purposes after a family member was bitten. | As much as I feel sorry for the snake, i kind of agree, as they don't know how to handle a snake, and don't know if its venomous or not, and could risk another person being bitten.
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07-Oct-08, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by daniel1234 If it an APS member who was bitten what would they do?
Proberbly just look at it saying "You can't eat me you silly bugger, I'm too big, get out and find something a bit smaller to eat!" | That's very very funny
Had I been in the same situation, I think I may have killed it too, which I think is a normal reaction for a lot of people. It may not be the right reaction, and may even be a little over the top, but what's done is done....Still found that comment very amusing though haha
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07-Oct-08, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by daniel1234 If it an APS member who was bitten what would they do?
Proberbly just look at it saying "You can't eat me you silly bugger, I'm too big, get out and find something a bit smaller to eat!" |
They would post a pic lol
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07-Oct-08, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DragonKeeper Woah. she's very pretty.
The stupid people shouldn't have killed it, but I guess if you think your (very attractive) daughter is in danger and you can't tell if it's venomous you will do anything to protect her. | For sure, no one would kill a snake for the ugly daughter.
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07-Oct-08, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Danni They would post a pic lol |
...And add blood for special effect
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07-Oct-08, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DragonKeeper Woah. she's very pretty.
The stupid people shouldn't have killed it, but I guess if you think your (very attractive) daughter is in danger and you can't tell if it's venomous you will do anything to protect her. | lol more that very she's HOT!!!
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07-Oct-08, 10:37 PM
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Hmm snakes generally really get bad publicity don't they? I suppose this only really spurs the hysteria and fear of the general public that snakes are these vicious creatures that should be despised. I guess to be fair not everyone are snake fanatics such as us and (unfortunately) first instinct to to kill this "deadly" creature to stop it from attacking anyone else! Needless to say tho, I dont think I'd be overly ecstatic to wake up to a little snakey having a taste of my arm flesh heh. Ouch looks like a pretty sensitive spot too!
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07-Oct-08, 10:40 PM
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poor snake
how about i wak u ova the head 
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