tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post7147891042344740427..comments2023-10-07T07:13:06.177-04:00Comments on Camden Commentary: These damned snakes are getting old!Jay Morenohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649984712133149814noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-451937665300088402010-09-20T11:49:02.891-04:002010-09-20T11:49:02.891-04:00By the way, I think my solution is going to be a T...By the way, I think my solution is going to be a Taurus Model 4510. Check it out.Jay Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649984712133149814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-80899189620125683672010-09-20T11:48:01.715-04:002010-09-20T11:48:01.715-04:00The reason I was thanking the Green-eco weenies fo...The reason I was thanking the Green-eco weenies for my snake problem is that were it not for them, we would not have the ridiculously strict "wet lands" law thatrequired the developer of tghe Brant Creek Apartments to leave unmolested about a quarter acre of snake infested swamp right smack inthe middle of the complex. Hence, the water moccasin sanctuary. Hell, he even had to dig two nice retention ponds on either side of it for their swimming and hunting pleasure.Jay Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649984712133149814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-81862944700256622032010-09-19T18:37:26.680-04:002010-09-19T18:37:26.680-04:00As an old Swampstompper I would sujest rope discar...As an old Swampstompper I would sujest rope discarded from wharfs i.e. rope that is thick and has lots of spikes such as jute or hemp. Encompas your space with said rope to keep reptiles at bay.<br /><br />White sand was used deep in the swamps in lieu of grass not as an irratent but for ease in spotting trespassing vipers.<br /><br />BTW them there cotton mouths aint on no protection list I am aware of and breed as well as rats so iffin you are near water you have a high probability of encountering said vipers has nothing to do with tree huggers. Nope the only protected snakes arround here are the Eastern Indigo and Timber Rattlers ... aint seen nothing on no cotton mouths or other water snakes maybe its cause we got so much water ya reckon,Swampyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746697454089614164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-16677322494124694182010-09-17T15:46:54.996-04:002010-09-17T15:46:54.996-04:00Regarding the use of lime, someone on the Internet...Regarding the use of lime, someone on the Internet made the comment that besides the lime being dangerous to kids and pets, that the snakes will have crawled through it by the time their skin becomes irritated. Then you have an irritated moccasin or rattler on your property.Jay Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649984712133149814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-6891478077996390112010-09-17T15:45:04.156-04:002010-09-17T15:45:04.156-04:00I suspect that the idea is that a 50/50 mixture of...I suspect that the idea is that a 50/50 mixture of moth balls and cat litter may be less expensive and just as effective as all moth balls to cover a long property line.Jay Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649984712133149814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-2047409139851073972010-09-17T15:10:32.677-04:002010-09-17T15:10:32.677-04:00The cat litter and moth balls sounds like it would...The cat litter and moth balls sounds like it would work. But if you can stand the smell the moth balls works fine. I put them out on the property lines away from the house. I cannot stand the smell so I do not put them close to the house. This year seems to be really bad with snakes, we have the rattlers and they are BIG. at least they are down the road and not in my yard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-76634381358759024272010-09-17T13:50:07.596-04:002010-09-17T13:50:07.596-04:00Thanks.
I found an interesting "recipe"...Thanks.<br /><br />I found an interesting "recipe" on the Internet.<br /><br />You put eqaul aprts whole moth balls and fresh cat litter into a<br />container with a tight fiitting lid.<br /><br />Two days later, the cat litter will have absorbed a good bit of the moth ball fumes. You then spread the mixture around your property line.<br /><br />They caution you to wear a respirator mask though.Jay Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649984712133149814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-11860535631257366112010-09-17T12:58:54.787-04:002010-09-17T12:58:54.787-04:00I usually do both. Put lime around the perimeter o...I usually do both. Put lime around the perimeter of the yard, and then the moth balls out in the bushes and such around the house. <br /><br />Put the moth balls out whole. They will last longerPittsoffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-37824865654376372112010-09-16T09:30:26.479-04:002010-09-16T09:30:26.479-04:00If you find something that works, please let us kn...If you find something that works, please let us know because we are having a serious snake problem this year. Have seen a couple cottonmouths in my yard in the past couple of months. I have had people tell me snake repellant does not work nor moth balls and then others who say only moth balls work. Would love to know what really works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-8890251087890530192010-09-16T07:52:09.589-04:002010-09-16T07:52:09.589-04:00Thanks.
Which is more effective - the lime or the...Thanks.<br /><br />Which is more effective - the lime or the naptha in the mothballs?<br /><br />Do you put the moth balls out whole or crush them up and spread it around?Jay Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649984712133149814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376150805965389134.post-60657369722500826192010-09-16T07:29:40.197-04:002010-09-16T07:29:40.197-04:00Surround your property line with Lime, it irritate...Surround your property line with Lime, it irritates their skin and they won't cross it. <br />Don't buy snake repellant. Just go to the dollar store and buy moth balls....it is the same thing and you will save money. Spread them around your yard and definately in your flower beds and anywhere they could hide or hang out.....they will smell a bit....but pic your battles.<br /><br />Hope that helpsPittsoffnoreply@blogger.com