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Old 06/17/07, 07:46 PM
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Wink Some of the wildlife is doing just fine
Found on a farm near Springfield, Missouri. Watch where you step when you do your chores. 9 feet, 1 inch. 97 pounds.

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Old 06/17/07, 08:15 PM
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I sure hope you meant 9.7 pounds!

Looks like supper to me!
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Old 06/17/07, 08:37 PM
 
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I have killed a lot of rattlesnakes. I've never even heard of one THAT BIG! Although I have heard that there are HUGE rattlesnakes in Texas. (But, EVERYTHING is bigger in Texas.....so the Texans would have us believe....)

That is QUITE a rattler!
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Old 06/17/07, 08:59 PM
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We've seen this one before: http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/sho...d.php?t=180702

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Old 06/17/07, 09:04 PM
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However, they do get that big, at least they do in southwest Texas.... I've never personally seen one, though, and hope I never do!
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All I can say is that man has some guts!
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Old 06/17/07, 09:20 PM
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All I can say is that man is a lot stronger than he looks. He has no problems holding 97 pounds out on the end of a stick.
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Holy Cow what a snake! Take care.
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Old 06/17/07, 09:32 PM
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Back in the mid 80's there was an Eastern Diamondback found dead after a forest fire in Carteret County, NC. It was 11 1/2 ft long and weighed 135 lbs. I saw a picture of it back then but dont have one to post
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Old 06/17/07, 09:34 PM
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All I can say is that man is a lot stronger than he looks. He has no problems holding 97 pounds out on the end of a stick.
lol. yup.

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/txsnake.asp
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