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That? That is my Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator!

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by DrFrylock, Jul 21, 2011.

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  1. Elset

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    It wouldn't be that different of a story. There's still no need to shoot the thing, when it can be relocated. Even if you were going to shoot it, probably best not to do it in front of an office building. During work hours.
     
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    Yeah, a python and a rattler are hugely different stories. The number one rule for an invasive is whether the species is exotic. Even if rattlers' normal range did not include parts Florida, a natural migration of a species is not grounds for invasive species status.
     
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    Fair point, however where would the python be relocated? Put back in the woods to remain a non-native invasive species that is wreaking havoc on the environment or in some crowded animal shelter? Regardless the work hours point is legitimate.
     
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    I am all for killing invasive species with guns, chemicals, whatever. Getting rid of invasives through bioremediation, which humans have attempted many times before, is a big mistake. It usually ends up causing a snowball effect that careens out of control pretty quickly.

    Invasive species get here through human intervention, and it takes human intervention to get rid of them.
     
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    Even if they taste good?
     
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    If Hulk Hogan had never moved to Florida, they wouldn't have had a python invasion.
     
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    You have to eat it Bear Grylls style.
     
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    I'm no gun enthusiast (or detractor) and I'm certainly no snake's right activist. I'm just trying to play devil's advocate. There may be no suitable/feasible/cheap place to relocate it, in which case it may be euthanized/shot/whatever. It's kind of like deer hunting when they get overpopulated. Go ahead and kill them. Just don't shoot that deer you see crossing the highway during rush hour.
     
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    He he irony.
     
    #129 katokoch, Jul 27, 2011
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    Not to interrupt the argument of "tasty snake vs. bitter, chewy snake" but here is my vote:

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    It's the pinnacle of my gun collection...1920 Parker Trojan 12 bore; passed down to me by my GGF. It originally was choked mod/full (that means tight shot pattern and even tighter shot pattern for you non-shootin' folk) and had 30" barrels. I opened the chokes to cyl/skeet and lopped 2" off the barrels to make it my NorMich grouse killer.

    Fall is soon upon us.

    EDIT: There is a small, ivory swastika inlaid in the grip heel. I have no idea how, why or when this was put in the stock, but it was definitely an after-market addition (and the gun was manufactured pre-third Reich)
     
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    Indeed it is. Everything in that photo kicks ass. Good dog!
     
    #131 katokoch, Jul 27, 2011
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    Not to de-rail this thread, but it applies here just as much as the bush thread... any other TiBette's getting turned on at the thought of BrianH playing with guns or am I a freak?
     
    #132 Chellie, Jul 27, 2011
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    Seems fitting for this thread/board.

     

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    It wasn't my fault, I CAUGHT IT FROM DRIVING THE TRACTOR WHILE WEARING MY BATHING SUIT!
     
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    Jesus kids, she* killed a poisonous snake. Big deal. There are millions of others.

    I can almost smell the patchouli oil wafting off you hippies.

    EDIT: *apparently the Snakeslayer sports a set of titties. Who knew.
     
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    Wow, I have never heard from such morons in my entire life. It was a poisonous snake, get the fuck over it. I didn't kill an indigo, a bald eagle, or a damn manatee. It was next to my office building, where there is a steady flow of people coming in and out everyday. My BOSS begged me to shoot it. For the nazis that are squawking about animal control, and firearms being discharged, the police DID show up. The officer politely asked for a firearm not to be discharged within city limits again, and then he asked for my number. He bagged the snake's body, and threw it in the dumpster. The game wardens in the county REQUEST that ALL poisonous snakes be gotten rid of. Along with all coyotes and wild hogs. So before you morons start red dotting for: "Oh my god the poor snake it wasn't hurting anything!" Quit jumping to scenarios. Go find a tree and hug it. Also, for those that believe in relocating venomous creatures, please send me your address, I would be happy to send you some rattlesnakes. I have had enough animals die from them.
     
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    I probably wouldn't kill a snake with a gun, for the reason that discharging a firearm in the city can be problematic (as I found out when I went turkey hunting in my backyard). I'd just use a shovel.
     
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    I would have presented the snake with an AIDS infected homeless guy, let the snake bite him on the dick, and then the snake would slowly die of AIDS, Tom Hanks-style.
     
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    You did a pretty good job of giving us the idea that you shot it for the sake of shooting it with your first post.
     
    #139 katokoch, Jul 27, 2011
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    Since I repped you, I'll just say that my comment has nothing to do with feeling bad for the snake and everything to do with the snarky "suck it, anti gun people" comment.

    I'm not anti gun at all, but I had to laugh that you thought killing a random wild animal that stumbled into a populated area was a great example of a reason everyone should carry a gun.
     
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