And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Hello Mr. Copperhead! Seen too many of those guys walking in Ozark woods...Always kept my eyes peeled and gave them a wide berth, 'cause they're cantankerous.
I looked at that copperhead 18 times and wondered "Why is that Oyster Mushroom nestled among all that Turkey Tail?" I would have gotten bitten trying to pick it (in that still-life). On the other hand, I've spotted hundreds of snakes while deep in the woods. They seldom let you just step on them without some kind of warning or motion to the observant.
Came within about 6 inches of stepping on a BIG Southwestern Diamondback north of Los Angeles. Got a snake premonition about 3 minutes before gazing down at my left foot. The snake was about 2 inches in diameter, and would have killed me just like the poor sap who was featured on "Venom ER" Same species, would have nailed me in the same calf.
Hello Mr. Copperhead! Seen too many of those guys walking in Ozark woods...Always kept my eyes peeled and gave them a wide berth, 'cause they're cantankerous.
ReplyDeleteI like to smush to little ILL bastardo's!
DeleteFULL screen photo that makes it a lot easier to search, at https://i.redd.it/bh5r010igh181.jpg
ReplyDeleteYes it did. Jumps right out at you there.
DeleteCOPPERHEAD & POISON IVY
ReplyDeleteThat's wood vine, 5 leaves. PI - '3 leaves, leave it be'.
Delete'ginia creeper - if you're cutting it, the sap can irritate your skin
ReplyDeleteI looked at that copperhead 18 times and wondered "Why is that Oyster Mushroom nestled among all that Turkey Tail?" I would have gotten bitten trying to pick it (in that still-life). On the other hand, I've spotted hundreds of snakes while deep in the woods. They seldom let you just step on them without some kind of warning or motion to the observant.
ReplyDeleteNOT being able to see them quickly is what's always scared the hell out me about snakes. Compliments to those who can.
ReplyDeleteCame within about 6 inches of stepping on a BIG Southwestern Diamondback north of Los Angeles. Got a snake premonition about 3 minutes before gazing down at my left foot. The snake was about 2 inches in diameter, and would have killed me just like the poor sap who was featured on "Venom ER" Same species, would have nailed me in the same calf.
ReplyDeleteEasy.....
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't want to find the snake.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. One you spot him, you can't un-see him...
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