rattle snakes

[ruthless]

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Please quote your source for this information. I have lived in Missouri for over 50 years and have not heard or read this. If it is true, I would like to know it. THank you!

 

[dewey]

You're welcome, oldchickenlady.

Yeah, none of us would do it either (eta: use the vaccine), and most of us have always lived in the middle of the senoran desert, lol...riding, hunting, hiking...with dogs...with snakes pretty much everywhere.

Redhen, I wonder if it's not available everywhere so not pushed by vets, or maybe they think it's not usually needed???

Yesterday a lady here got bit good by a diamondback when she was picking up something in her yard. She's ok. Anybody can get bit. I've been snake bit but not rattler bit, but anytime I walk out to the rabbit barn I could be. Been stung several times by scorpions and that's no fun, either, lol. Hope we all have a safe summer.

edit to clarify what we wouldn't do...which is use the vaccine.

 

[ruthless]

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Please quote your source for this information. I have lived in Missouri for over 50 years and have not heard or read this. If it is true, I would like to know it. THank you!

Well found it myself and you are RIGHT!
Chapter 4 of Missouri's Wildlife Code, rule 3 CSR 10-4.110 reads:"No bird, fish, amphibian, reptile, mammal or other form of wildlife, including their homes, dens, nests and eggs in Missouri shall be molested, pursued, taken, hunted, trapped, tagged, marked, enticed, poisoned, killed, transported, stored, served, bought, sold, given away, accepted, possessed, propagated, imported, exported or liberated to the wild in any manner, number, part parcel or quantity, at any time, except as specifically permitted by these rules and any laws consistent with Article IV, sections 40-46 of the Constitution of Missouri."

This inclusive piece of legal prose recognizes the importance of all wildlife. It prohibits all use of wildlife, unless specifically permitted by a rule in Missouri's Wildlife Code. Only under very limited circumstances is it permissible to kill a snake in Missouri. Rule 3 CSR 10-4.130 establishes provisions for capturing or killing wildlife that is damaging private property. A black rat snake that is beyond a reasonable doubt eating your chicken eggs would be an example of a snake damaging your property.

Missouri's Wildlife Code provides broad protection for wildlife and encourages a common sense approach to wildlife problems and management.

 

[TreeHugger]

My hens had a snake earlier today. I was shocked since it's only about 45 degrees outside. No clue was kind it was other then dead. They ran around the chicken yard for a good hour with it.

 

[drumstick diva]

I hope your hens don't get arrested for killing the snake, or if they didn't kill it, just for possessing it.

 

[mkeawsh]

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Ooooo.... don't tell anyone where you are. It is illegal to kill a copperhead-so we found out here. As a matter of fact, it's illegal to kill any snake in Missouri.

Are you sure your information is accurate?

They'll have to get out the cuffs then. One of my dogs was bitten by a copperhead year before last, and I almost got it last year, over 4' long and in a bad mood. Missed my leg by about nothing, I posted a pic on BYC of my bloody sock. I am in South Carolina, I am fairly certain it's okay to kill them here, but I will check.

Thanks.

I'm sure. We had a gentleman tell us about a copperhead that he found when he turned over his boat in the spring and a copperhead under it was startled and coiled. He was lucky to see it in time before it struck and he killed it. Just so happens a conservation officer saw him do it and even though he was on his own property, he was fined for killing it. The officer told him, that it doesn't matter the circumstances, it is illegal to kill a snake.

 

[mkeawsh]

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Please quote your source for this information. I have lived in Missouri for over 50 years and have not heard or read this. If it is true, I would like to know it. THank you!

Well found it myself and you are RIGHT!
Chapter 4 of Missouri's Wildlife Code, rule 3 CSR 10-4.110 reads:"No bird, fish, amphibian, reptile, mammal or other form of wildlife, including their homes, dens, nests and eggs in Missouri shall be molested, pursued, taken, hunted, trapped, tagged, marked, enticed, poisoned, killed, transported, stored, served, bought, sold, given away, accepted, possessed, propagated, imported, exported or liberated to the wild in any manner, number, part parcel or quantity, at any time, except as specifically permitted by these rules and any laws consistent with Article IV, sections 40-46 of the Constitution of Missouri."

This inclusive piece of legal prose recognizes the importance of all wildlife. It prohibits all use of wildlife, unless specifically permitted by a rule in Missouri's Wildlife Code. Only under very limited circumstances is it permissible to kill a snake in Missouri. Rule 3 CSR 10-4.130 establishes provisions for capturing or killing wildlife that is damaging private property. A black rat snake that is beyond a reasonable doubt eating your chicken eggs would be an example of a snake damaging your property.

Missouri's Wildlife Code provides broad protection for wildlife and encourages a common sense approach to wildlife problems and management.

YEP!

 

[D'Angelo N Va.]

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[mkeawsh]

D'Angelo N Va. :

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I agree!

 

[benjoycei]

I don't like snakes, but I have learned that they have a purpose in nature & they are becoming more scarce. So when I see one I avoid it or try to scare it away. My husband, on the other hand, will pick them up and play with them first. (ugh) If he finds a small one in the woods and it is cold he will put it in his pocket to get it warm. I told him if he ever brings one in the house - we are moving - 'cos' I ain't going back in there!