promise5 17 #1 May 3, 2017 I HATE Snakes!!!!!!! I knew no one would believe it if I didn't post it!! How someone loses a 17 ft cursed ugly nasty thing like that I'll never know. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 330 #2 May 3, 2017 You don't want to do a Google search for Alaskan Python. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,583 #3 May 3, 2017 You told me there were no snakes in AK. You lied to me! "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #4 May 3, 2017 I didn't know this one was here. NO I'm not volunteering to help find it. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,583 #5 May 3, 2017 promise5 I didn't know this one was here. NO I'm not volunteering to help find it. Have you checked under your bed? Or maybe under the seat in your truck?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #6 May 3, 2017 headoverheelsYou don't want to do a Google search for Alaskan Python.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #7 May 3, 2017 headoverheels You don't want to do a Google search for Alaskan Python. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #8 May 3, 2017 Creep!!!It's at least 20 miles away or it better be. Yuck! No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,583 #9 May 3, 2017 Google tells me they can do 1 mph. So he will be there in 20 hours. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 May 3, 2017 promise5 Creep!!!It's at least 20 miles away or it better be. Yuck! Snake Steaks are yummy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #11 May 3, 2017 What's the current high and low temperatures there? I'm reasonably certain you have much less to worry about than the snake. Below 70 for an extended period of time is probably enough to kill it due to stress eventually. It would really prefer 80-85ish. Outside in Anchorage right now I see very little danger of a sneak snake attack. ;)quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #12 May 3, 2017 Beautiful snake. I'm guessing an albino Burmese python. I love snakes. I had a 6 ft. Plus one living in my basement for several years. Saw him several times. And I would find his skins no problem with mice when he was my roomie😆i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,481 #13 May 3, 2017 quadeWhat's the current high and low temperatures there? I'm reasonably certain you have much less to worry about than the snake. Below 70 for an extended period of time is probably enough to kill it due to stress eventually. It would really prefer 80-85ish. Outside in Anchorage right now I see very little danger of a sneak snake attack. ;) I would say it is likely dead. Temps are too cold for it to survive at night."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #14 May 3, 2017 PSA keep dogs, cats and children inside No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #15 May 3, 2017 wolfriverjoe***What's the current high and low temperatures there? I'm reasonably certain you have much less to worry about than the snake. Below 70 for an extended period of time is probably enough to kill it due to stress eventually. It would really prefer 80-85ish. Outside in Anchorage right now I see very little danger of a sneak snake attack. ;) I would say it is likely dead. Temps are too cold for it to survive at night. Might not be dead yet if it didn't stray far from home and could snuggle up to a wall or something but yeah, absolutely dead from exposure (as opposed to old age) eventually. Snakes have an innate ability to sense temperature at a distance, so the cold may have acted as a sort of invisible fence. Depending on how far it got and how well the home was insulated it -may- still be alive. I just don't think the neighbors have much to worry about.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #16 May 9, 2017 For everyone that thought it wouldn't survive the nasty thing did!! It returned home on its own. Ugh!!! Why couldn't it croak! No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,583 #17 May 9, 2017 promise5 For everyone that thought it wouldn't survive the nasty thing did!! It returned home on its own. Ugh!!! Why couldn't it croak! Ahhh...so it is a homing snake!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #18 May 9, 2017 ryoder ***For everyone that thought it wouldn't survive the nasty thing did!! It returned home on its own. Ugh!!! Why couldn't it croak! Ahhh...so it is a homing snake!I don't get it. homing snake? homing like a pigeonNo matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #19 May 9, 2017 promise5 ******For everyone that thought it wouldn't survive the nasty thing did!! It returned home on its own. Ugh!!! Why couldn't it croak! Ahhh...so it is a homing snake!I don't get it. homing snake? homing like a pigeon Yeah, apparently it knows where home sweet home is, and that the outdoors wasn't all it was cracked up to be. There was an earthquake up there the other day. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #20 May 9, 2017 promise5 For everyone that thought it wouldn't survive the nasty thing did!! It returned home on its own. Ugh!!! Why couldn't it croak! It's warmer on the inside.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 330 #21 May 9, 2017 promise5 ******For everyone that thought it wouldn't survive the nasty thing did!! It returned home on its own. Ugh!!! Why couldn't it croak! Ahhh...so it is a homing snake!I don't get it. homing snake? homing like a pigeon The prodigal snake has returned -- kill the fatted coyote. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #22 May 9, 2017 promise5 For everyone that thought it wouldn't survive the nasty thing did!! It returned home on its own. Ugh!!! Why couldn't it croak! That's someone's pet. I'm glad to see it survived and was returned to the owner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,583 #23 May 10, 2017 Heart-warming story of Sam-the-python returning home: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2017/05/08/owner-says-sam-the-missing-17-foot-snake-has-returned-home/"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #24 May 12, 2017 Here I was thinking it wanted to take a trip south. http://nypost.com/2017/05/11/florida-snake-hunter-bags-massive-16-foot-python/"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #25 May 12, 2017 While we're talking about snakes... I fished this little baby copper head out of the neighbor's pool next to where I work. It had been floating on top of the water enjoying a sun bath. Used a hoe to gently lower in the water and position it directly under the snake, then slowly lifted it right out of the water. And it didn't move much at all. But man, they need to clean out the damn pool. Looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years. I also noticed a snapping turtle with a shell about a foot in diameter on the bottom step in the pool that fled into the deep end when I got close. Edited to add pic "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites