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NHS Student Kills Big Rattlesnake In Bogia
January 11, 2009
Seth Leonard, a junior at Northview High School, ran over and killed this large rattlenake Saturday night. Leonard, who is 5-foot 11-inches tall, is pictured hold the snake that he ran over on Bogia Road while returning to his home from Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com.
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19 Responses to “NHS Student Kills Big Rattlesnake In Bogia”
endangered or not, I just got out of the hospital friday from being bitten by one. I plan to exterminate any venomous snake I encounter. There was a time when unless they were in an area where there were people I would walk the other way. I was bitten completley by suprise, never saw it and it didn’t rattle. They are too dangerous to let live near people. They do not all behave the same but I will never take the chance again. I think most of those tree hugging venomness snake lovers must have never been bitten.
Hi Seth, I would respectfully ask that you consider that even venomous snakes are a beautiful part of God’s creation and should be given respect. They help keep the rodent population down, and they really aren’t dangerous if you keep your distance. What others have said is true. They aren’t doing well.
Best wishes,
Kelly
It’s really disappointing that people encourage this type of behavior. For a species that isn’t doing too well, the last thing we need to do is kill them off needlessly. Please take the time to educate yourselves and stop acting out of ignorance.
those snakes(eastern diamondbacks) are not aggressive,and are fading in numbers;next time just give it time to get out of your way,they just want to be left alone.meantime try maybe educating yourself a bit about the land around you and it’s inhabitants.those snakes have been here a lot longer than you,me,or our ancestors.
Sad ending for a magnificient animal.
Seth, did it have rattles and buttons?
wow!! Maybe this is a wake up call for all of us. We are all confused about Global Warming, maybe he(snake) is too. All I can say is….. Pay Attention. Start listening to Scientist who really know what is happening to our World. I have, and it is very scary we have done, and NOW is time to clean it up.
Thank God you were never in Harms way, Seth. WTG
You should consider yourself lucky to see one of those, especially that size! Next time you see one crossing the road, minding its own business, please leave it alone. Remember the saying on the old flag, “Don’t tread on me”.
This is simply nature weeding out the weak. You see, all of the smart snakes have holed up with their better halves for the winter. This one is obviously a dumb snake, out goofing off in the middle of cold weather. Look what it got him!
Squirrel!!!!!!!!!!
You should have hung him around your neck.
Snakes try to hibernate in the winter,but down here,what’s winter?????Hahahaha
Why didn’t you skin him out and tan the hide, all it takes is a little non iodized salt(the kind they use for making pickles), some glycerin and denatured alcohol. It is very easy to tan reptile skins since they don’t have much fat or membrane to remove, you will still have to break and work the skin to make it supple.
Does this mean that snakes are still crawling?…I thought that snakes didn’t crawl around in the winter, this is so scary.
I’m glad he killed the snake, and I hope it doesn’t start a contraversy on here, like the other snake did. LOL
Holly cow Thats a really big snake…..I live right by Bogia, thats kinda scary:O…..Hope i dont get bit:O
nice snake, glad it is dead
Wow Seth. That is really one big snake. Is it really that long? It makes you look strong.
wow Seth.Way to go!i am so lucky i am your cousin!
Great Job neighbor… one big snake. smile for the camera next time.
Nice job seth i”m glad another one is gone