Reaction to snakes through the eyes of the Military...

LefthandShooter · 05-03-2008, 06:55 PM

• Civilian: Runs away from the snake screaming.
• Paratrooper:Lands on and kills the snake.
• Armor: runs over snake, giggles, and looks for more snakes.
• Infantry: "Look, a putty cat. Come 'ere kitty....Ouch! Hey, that's not a putty tat."
• Army Aviation: Has GPS grid to snake. Can't find snake. Back to base for crew rest and the club and some sort of drink called "The Snake."
• Ranger: Plays with the snake, then eats it.
• 2nd Ranger: Assaults the snake's home and secures it for use by friendly snakes.
• MI: analyzes all available intelligence and national asset input on the reptilian situation; reports sighting of Godzilla to National Command Authority.
• JAG: Advises the snake on the rules of engagement and the law of war as it pertains to the snake and its defensive posture.
• Quartermaster: Captures snake and applies a National Stock Number (NSN) to it. Implements a Found On Installation (FOI) procedure and picks up snake on property book. Has company commander sign hand receipt for "Snake, Green, One Each," as non-expendable unit property.
• Chemical Corps: Starts to gas the little booger, but then realizes that there is an M-18, A-2 Respirator especially made for snakes, remembers the Chemical Corps Motto, "UTRWBAG" (Up Their Rear With Bugs and Gas), and conducts three experiments on it that have been strictly prohibited by the Clinton Treaty of 1999.
• Navy SEAL: Expends all ammunition, several grenades and calls for naval gunfire in a failed attempt to kill the snake. The snake bites the SEAL then retreats to safety.
• Artillery: Kills snake, but in the process kills several hundred civilians with a massive TOT with three FA BDEs in support. Mission is considered a success and all participants (cooks, mechanics, clerks) are awarded Silver Stars.
• Marine Recon: Follows the snake and gets lost.
• Pathfinder: Guides the snake elsewhere.
• AF Fighter Pilot: Mis-identifies the snake as a Russian HIND helicopter and engages it with missiles. Crew chief paints a snake on airplane.
• AF Pararescue: Wounds the snake in first encounter, then feverishly works to save the snake's life.
• Green Beret: Makes contact with the snake, builds rapport, wins its heart and mind, then trains it to kill other snakes.

GlockMeister · 05-03-2008, 07:10 PM

Well being a civilian, I can't say I'd run away, or run away screaming. But I'd jump, as I hate them to death, and I can say after my initial reaction, the snake would be quite dead. lol Have I said I really, really hate them? lol

Anyhow, I went to a party many many years ago with a friend whose brother was there and my friend hadn't told me his brother had recently acquired a snake. I guess since they new I hated them, they thought seeing me react would be somewhat funny. Yea, I guess it was until I in about 2 seconds whipped out my blade and was ready to cut its' head off. He must have seen the look on my face and realized rather quickly I was serious and was about to be out $250 bucks. lmao. Guess I got the last laugh didn't I? lol

Have I mentioned I REALLY, REALLY HATE SNAKES YET???

7mmremmag1995 · 05-03-2008, 08:54 PM

i would eat him. mmmmmmmmmm... snake ka-bobs

bigbuddy21 · 05-03-2008, 09:16 PM

hey GLOCKMESTER, here yu go

GlockMeister · 05-03-2008, 09:28 PM

lol That aint no snake, bb21, that just a lil' ole worm. lmfao

ghost_raven · 05-03-2008, 10:27 PM

Well, being who I am, I'd probably try to catch it and keep it as a pet.

sell33 · 05-03-2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Well being a civilian, I can't say I'd run away, or run away screaming. But I'd jump, as I hate them to death, and I can say after my initial reaction, the snake would be quite dead. lol Have I said I really, really hate them? lol

Anyhow, I went to a party many many years ago with a friend whose brother was there and my friend hadn't told me his brother had recently acquired a snake. I guess since they new I hated them, they thought seeing me react would be somewhat funny. Yea, I guess it was until I in about 2 seconds whipped out my blade and was ready to cut its' head off. He must have seen the look on my face and realized rather quickly I was serious and was about to be out $250 bucks. lmao. Guess I got the last laugh didn't I? lol

Have I mentioned I REALLY, REALLY HATE SNAKES YET???

Lol thats hilarious GM....I don't mind snakes at all, actually i want to get one

lol

thomasbrooks07 · 05-03-2008, 11:17 PM

last time I saw a snake I pointed it out to a neighbors cat who continued to chase and kill it. LOL in washington I dont think we have any snakes beyond garden snakes which are harmless and are a favorite prey for a super chubby house cat. I could be wrong about the snake thing but I havent ever heard of a dangerous snake in this state.

oldjarhead · 05-03-2008, 11:18 PM

Snake ka-bobs...hmmmm
Tastes sorta like...snake!

ghost_raven · 05-04-2008, 01:07 AM

I've got two snakes: a tangerine honduran milksnake, and a yellow rat snake. The rat snake laid down the ground rules with my fiance's siamese cat real quick.

LefthandShooter · 05-04-2008, 08:41 AM

Years ago coming home from Church I hit a 5' black snake sunning in the road. We stopped and my brother threw it in the truck. Got home, gutted and skinned it then into the oven with veggies and Golden Mushroom soup. A little greasy but very good - esp. if you like ribs!
He still has the skin (he's a biology teacher now!)

billy · 05-04-2008, 10:58 AM

the ranger one sounds like a real response!

troy2000 · 05-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LefthandShooter

Years ago coming home from Church I hit a 5' black snake sunning in the road. We stopped and my brother threw it in the truck. Got home, gutted and skinned it then into the oven with veggies and Golden Mushroom soup. A little greasy but very good - esp. if you like ribs!
He still has the skin (he's a biology teacher now!)

Rattlesnakes are good, but not the least bit greasy. Matter of fact, a little butter or other baste does wonders for them; keeps them from getting dry and tough.

LefthandShooter · 05-04-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by troy2000

Rattlesnakes are good, but not the least bit greasy. Matter of fact, a little butter or other baste does wonders for them; keeps them from getting dry and tough.

I've heard that. My brother caught one on vacation a few yrs back but his wife made him turn it loose rather than eat or keep it.

Bookman · 05-05-2008, 07:58 PM

Likeum some snakes.... Python, Diamondback, Cobra. No likeum bigfat Anaconda so much. Likeum Viper in safe but not at shootin' range. Likeum King Cobra too.

andrew cochran · 05-06-2008, 09:59 AM

Big Dog · 05-06-2008, 06:07 PM

Non-venomous snakes - hey, I say 'live and let live"!

Venemous - if he leaves like "right now!" he can live - if he gets chummy, he dies.

Pythons - KEWL!! I hope to get one someday. I hear South Florida is fair crawling with them.

US Navy Frigate - the crew makes him the ship's mascot, and he resides in the Goat Locker. He develops an ill-fated affection for the nearby fire station hose ...

bigV · 05-09-2008, 04:11 PM

hilarious, I own two snakes myself and can be quite delicious. Although you forgot the Legionnaire response: "Act indifferent while smoking cigarette."

Cyrano · 05-09-2008, 07:50 PM

Wel, we can tell whoever wrote that was parachute-qualified. The only positive responses are from combat arms that involve jumping out of perfectly functional airplanes.

And I'll add the following:

Merchant Mariner: captures the snake and puts it to work eating rats in Number 3 Hold. Ship's rat population shows significant decline. Most junior ordinary seaman aboard given collateral duty of locating and confining snake before cargo is worked in Number 3 Hold at every port.

Big Dog · 05-10-2008, 04:21 PM

US Navy cruiser:
Gunnery Master Chief has bright idea! Finding that snake is a large python, he has his Gunners Mates fit the snake with a multi-ruffled 'skirt', and lures it through the eight inch gun barrels with a bilge rat on a string.

Thus inventing the world's first Bore Snake....

Chief Charely, the Supply/Mess Chief, is incensed though - there goes saturday's dinner for the wardroom.

05-03-2008, 06:55 PM	#1
LefthandShooter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In A House in NE Ohio! Posts: 1,082 Trader Rating: (0)	Reaction to snakes through the eyes of the Military... • Civilian: Runs away from the snake screaming. • Paratrooper:Lands on and kills the snake. • Armor: runs over snake, giggles, and looks for more snakes. • Infantry: "Look, a putty cat. Come 'ere kitty....Ouch! Hey, that's not a putty tat." • Army Aviation: Has GPS grid to snake. Can't find snake. Back to base for crew rest and the club and some sort of drink called "The Snake." • Ranger: Plays with the snake, then eats it. • 2nd Ranger: Assaults the snake's home and secures it for use by friendly snakes. • MI: analyzes all available intelligence and national asset input on the reptilian situation; reports sighting of Godzilla to National Command Authority. • JAG: Advises the snake on the rules of engagement and the law of war as it pertains to the snake and its defensive posture. • Quartermaster: Captures snake and applies a National Stock Number (NSN) to it. Implements a Found On Installation (FOI) procedure and picks up snake on property book. Has company commander sign hand receipt for "Snake, Green, One Each," as non-expendable unit property. • Chemical Corps: Starts to gas the little booger, but then realizes that there is an M-18, A-2 Respirator especially made for snakes, remembers the Chemical Corps Motto, "UTRWBAG" (Up Their Rear With Bugs and Gas), and conducts three experiments on it that have been strictly prohibited by the Clinton Treaty of 1999. • Navy SEAL: Expends all ammunition, several grenades and calls for naval gunfire in a failed attempt to kill the snake. The snake bites the SEAL then retreats to safety. • Artillery: Kills snake, but in the process kills several hundred civilians with a massive TOT with three FA BDEs in support. Mission is considered a success and all participants (cooks, mechanics, clerks) are awarded Silver Stars. • Marine Recon: Follows the snake and gets lost. • Pathfinder: Guides the snake elsewhere. • AF Fighter Pilot: Mis-identifies the snake as a Russian HIND helicopter and engages it with missiles. Crew chief paints a snake on airplane. • AF Pararescue: Wounds the snake in first encounter, then feverishly works to save the snake's life. • Green Beret: Makes contact with the snake, builds rapport, wins its heart and mind, then trains it to kill other snakes. __________________ I always wear pants when I'm on the internet!

05-03-2008, 07:10 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,836 Trader Rating: (0)	Well being a civilian, I can't say I'd run away, or run away screaming. But I'd jump, as I hate them to death, and I can say after my initial reaction, the snake would be quite dead. lol Have I said I really, really hate them? lol Anyhow, I went to a party many many years ago with a friend whose brother was there and my friend hadn't told me his brother had recently acquired a snake. I guess since they new I hated them, they thought seeing me react would be somewhat funny. Yea, I guess it was until I in about 2 seconds whipped out my blade and was ready to cut its' head off. He must have seen the look on my face and realized rather quickly I was serious and was about to be out $250 bucks. lmao. Guess I got the last laugh didn't I? lol Have I mentioned I REALLY, REALLY HATE SNAKES YET??? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

05-03-2008, 08:54 PM	#3
7mmremmag1995 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,273 Trader Rating: (0)	i would eat him. mmmmmmmmmm... snake ka-bobs __________________ Just LeDoux it

05-03-2008, 09:16 PM	#4
bigbuddy21 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new albany in. Posts: 951 Trader Rating: (0)	hey GLOCKMESTER, here yu go __________________ LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

05-03-2008, 09:28 PM	#5
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,836 Trader Rating: (0)	lol That aint no snake, bb21, that just a lil' ole worm. lmfao __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

05-03-2008, 10:27 PM	#6
ghost_raven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (0)	Well, being who I am, I'd probably try to catch it and keep it as a pet. __________________ The First Amendment defines America, the Second Amendment defends it.

05-03-2008, 11:17 PM	#8
thomasbrooks07 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (0)	last time I saw a snake I pointed it out to a neighbors cat who continued to chase and kill it. LOL in washington I dont think we have any snakes beyond garden snakes which are harmless and are a favorite prey for a super chubby house cat. I could be wrong about the snake thing but I havent ever heard of a dangerous snake in this state.

05-03-2008, 11:18 PM	#9
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pottersville, MO Posts: 660 Trader Rating: (0)	Snake ka-bobs...hmmmm Tastes sorta like...snake!

05-04-2008, 01:07 AM	#10
ghost_raven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (0)	I've got two snakes: a tangerine honduran milksnake, and a yellow rat snake. The rat snake laid down the ground rules with my fiance's siamese cat real quick. __________________ The First Amendment defines America, the Second Amendment defends it.

05-04-2008, 08:41 AM	#11
LefthandShooter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In A House in NE Ohio! Posts: 1,082 Trader Rating: (0)	Years ago coming home from Church I hit a 5' black snake sunning in the road. We stopped and my brother threw it in the truck. Got home, gutted and skinned it then into the oven with veggies and Golden Mushroom soup. A little greasy but very good - esp. if you like ribs! He still has the skin (he's a biology teacher now!) __________________ I always wear pants when I'm on the internet!

05-04-2008, 10:58 AM	#12
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,651 Trader Rating: (0)	the ranger one sounds like a real response! __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

05-05-2008, 07:58 PM	#15
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738 Trader Rating: (0)	Likeum some snakes.... Python, Diamondback, Cobra. No likeum bigfat Anaconda so much. Likeum Viper in safe but not at shootin' range. Likeum King Cobra too.

05-06-2008, 09:59 AM	#16
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 1,855 Trader Rating: (1)	LOL! __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

05-06-2008, 06:07 PM	#17
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,020 Trader Rating: (0)	Non-venomous snakes - hey, I say 'live and let live"! Venemous - if he leaves like "right now!" he can live - if he gets chummy, he dies. Pythons - KEWL!! I hope to get one someday. I hear South Florida is fair crawling with them. US Navy Frigate - the crew makes him the ship's mascot, and he resides in the Goat Locker. He develops an ill-fated affection for the nearby fire station hose ... __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

05-09-2008, 04:11 PM	#18
bigV Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0)	hilarious, I own two snakes myself and can be quite delicious. Although you forgot the Legionnaire response: "Act indifferent while smoking cigarette."

05-09-2008, 07:50 PM	#19
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,869 Trader Rating: (0)	Wel, we can tell whoever wrote that was parachute-qualified. The only positive responses are from combat arms that involve jumping out of perfectly functional airplanes. And I'll add the following: Merchant Mariner: captures the snake and puts it to work eating rats in Number 3 Hold. Ship's rat population shows significant decline. Most junior ordinary seaman aboard given collateral duty of locating and confining snake before cargo is worked in Number 3 Hold at every port.

05-10-2008, 04:21 PM	#20
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,020 Trader Rating: (0)	US Navy cruiser: Gunnery Master Chief has bright idea! Finding that snake is a large python, he has his Gunners Mates fit the snake with a multi-ruffled 'skirt', and lures it through the eight inch gun barrels with a bilge rat on a string. Thus inventing the world's first Bore Snake.... Chief Charely, the Supply/Mess Chief, is incensed though - there goes saturday's dinner for the wardroom. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.