Huge rattler caught and killed in FL

[shells-n-scales]

I highly doubt it was 7ft 3........ possibly a 6 footer

 

[davo]

I highly doubt it was 7ft 3........ possibly a 6 footer

lol you and me both.

1. Person A- "That's the biggest one I've ever seen"
Person B- "Yup, sure is"
Person A- "Better kill it"
Person B- "Sure had"

2. Last time I saw a large snake in the newspaper it was an impossibly large 400 pound burmese, that was more like 200 pounds. In this story - "The snake has already shrunk in size". I'm sure it has. People wanting 15 mins of fame, media want their BS story. Maybe I'm too cynical.

 

[ShadowStryder]

I agree, no reason to kill it. If the guy isn't a snake wrestler then get out of the business
of catching nuisance animals. That is his job to catch and relocate.

 

[zeeman]

Its a pity they had to kill it...
just think how long it took for the snake to get to that size
sigh... the trapper probably has a story to tell his buddies now

 

[rmorse]

LOL, shrunk in size due to it being frozen.


Yea, that's my excuse too.

 

[Tequila]

How come people only find exotic snakes and what not when I not around. Last year they killed a 6 footer outside my folks development, less than 18 hours after I left. Both of these snakes would probably still be alive if I where, un after capture they (law enforcement) said it had to be killed, I would just call around to road side zoos or gardens. A big record holder like is a great crowed pleaser/drawer.

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Btw Vicious, Those red letters are lookin nice!

Thanks. I'm trying them on for size. We'll see how it goes.

 

[ExoticEctotherms]

LOL, shrunk in size due to it being frozen.


Yea, that's my excuse too.

LOL.... Shrinkage!

 

[gigas12]

Hi,I agree,there was no reason to kill it!

 

[Miguel]

What a Moron!!

Goes by the profession of snake trapper, is called by the authorities because of his profession, BUT, because he is not a snake wrestler he just kills it.

Mankind at its best!

What a beautifull beast!