NHS Student Kills Big Rattlesnake In Bogia

January 11, 2009

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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”

  1. mike on August 17th, 2009 9:27 pm

    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.

  2. Kelly on January 23rd, 2009 7:01 pm

    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

  3. Disappointed on January 19th, 2009 7:23 pm

    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.

  4. justin on January 16th, 2009 12:41 pm

    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.

  5. KRL on January 16th, 2009 11:34 am

    Sad ending for a magnificient animal.

  6. Beegee on January 15th, 2009 7:21 pm

    Seth, did it have rattles and buttons?

  7. Vicki on January 15th, 2009 7:10 pm

    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

  8. James on January 15th, 2009 10:49 am

    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”.

  9. Chuck on January 13th, 2009 8:57 pm

    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!

  10. ashley on January 13th, 2009 9:19 am

    Squirrel!!!!!!!!!!

    You should have hung him around your neck.

  11. Beegee on January 12th, 2009 3:20 pm

    Snakes try to hibernate in the winter,but down here,what’s winter?????Hahahaha

  12. Willie on January 12th, 2009 8:20 am

    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.

  13. me on January 12th, 2009 5:52 am

    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

  14. OMG!! on January 11th, 2009 7:12 pm

    Holly cow Thats a really big snake…..I live right by Bogia, thats kinda scary:O…..Hope i dont get bit:O

  15. Colby on January 11th, 2009 2:39 pm

    nice snake, glad it is dead

  16. Dottie Low on January 11th, 2009 12:54 pm

    Wow Seth. That is really one big snake. Is it really that long? It makes you look strong.

  17. Leah Fischer on January 11th, 2009 12:50 pm

    wow Seth.Way to go!i am so lucky i am your cousin!

  18. Anna on January 11th, 2009 12:37 pm

    Great Job neighbor… one big snake. smile for the camera next time.

  19. Yvonne Aden on January 11th, 2009 10:05 am

    Nice job seth i”m glad another one is gone

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