Spurticus....need your help.

[spareparts]

Woke up, checked wife, checked feet, pets, all appliances, truck in driveway, we're good. I hope that snake migrated to Pickens overnight.

[Spur's Addiction]

Still can't believe people are saying this is a rat snake. If that's a rat snake I would hate to see the size of rats it eats.

[spareparts]

Haven't checked any news feeds this AM but I am sure by now the rightful owner from Zambia has seen it. This story was all over the globe last night.

[COCKDIESEL]

If its a rat snake it has graduated to cats and maybe even dogs at this point. AC your in the right here man. I have a 3 year old myself and if I saw that thing in my yard I would be very worried as well.

[spareparts]

Someone with a sharper sense of humor than I needs to create a Twitter account for the snake

[johnnyb]

Someone with a sharper sense of humor than I needs to create a Twitter account for the snake
That would be hilarious, it could be the same guy who does the Dr. Lou acct, the lisp would work for either!

[Cocklover]

Just checking to make sure everyone is alive and well this morning...LOL

Saw the story again on WIS this morning

[RGHoskins]

Someone with a sharper sense of humor than I needs to create a Twitter account for the snake

That would be hilarious, it could be the same guy who does the Dr. Lou acct, the lisp would work for either!
791oJJoQYWM

[Cockin It]

Dude . . . you just made national news via Drudge Report lol.

http://drudgereport.com/

Check out midway down the page. Says:

15-foot black snake loose in SC town...

[USCBatgirl21]

It was on ABC News 4 here in Charleston this morning.

[ACPhilson]

Made it back... What did I miss? Is anyone hunting the beast??


Some team from UCLA I think, or Southern Cal (dont remember, I fielded so man damn calls yesterday) called me and wants to bring 4-5 people out and hunt for it. They swear its a Black Rat Snake, and its a world record snake at that...


in other breaking news, CNN said "YO SUP COCKYTALK NATION"!!!!:rotfl:

[ACPhilson]

Haven't checked any news feeds this AM but I am sure by now the rightful owner from Zambia has seen it. This story was all over the globe last night.


Man, I got phone calls from CNN, FOX, you name it. Some paper in England called me, and some professional snake guy in Australia that has some show out there....its nuts. This thing went viral so fast... All I did was take Spurts and CL's advice and call WIS since no one would help...now, its getting crazy.

[spareparts]

Some team from UCLA called me and wants to bring 4-5 people out and hunt for it. They swear its a Black Rat Snake, and its a world record snake at that

I think they just have snake envy, dating to Omaha

[cocky0]

I have a feeling that we won't see this thing again until it strikes a dog or something. And I'd also be willing to bet that somebody nearby finds a good sized black snake, and ignorantly misnames it as the snake from your yard.

[ACPhilson]

I have a feeling that we won't see this thing again until it strikes a dog or something. And I'd also be willing to bet that somebody nearby finds a good sized black snake, and ignorantly misnames it as the snake from your yard.


They probably will...Truth is, I dont care who finds it....I just want it gone. Went to my shed this morning, it was still standing, so the bastard didnt eat it....

in other news...

Second night in a row that damn dog isnt outside barking all night....one can only hope...

[ACPhilson]

791oJJoQYWM


I said OH LAWD JESUS ITS A FAHR!!!

[USCBatgirl21]

They probably will...Truth is, I dont care who finds it....I just want it gone. Went to my shed this morning, it was still standing, so the bastard didnt eat it....

in other news...

Second night in a row that damn dog isnt outside barking all night....one can only hope...

The sad thing is that if your neighbors have not taken the dog in the past two nights, and there is the possibility that it did get eaten by that monster, then, and only then, will the alphabet soup of agencies actually care and try to get rid of it.

[spareparts]

At this point, the headlines and comments write themselves

But I've never seen one that long OR that thick.

Classic

[Berry]

At this point, the headlines and comments write themselves



Classic

I hope they find the snake. All these Zoologists in the comment section are getting on my nerves.

[Jethro Beaver]

"S'up CockyTalk"? Morn'n.
I was thinking, I don't give a "rats" a$$ what kind of snake this is. Rat snake or wolly mamouth snake, It's freaking huge!! could you imagine some 80 year old driving her toyota down the street and hitting that thing? or picture this: abo driving down the street in his pink jeep sahara and hitting it and flipping the dang thing. Not to mention eating whatever it see's fit to take on.
I think we need to name this thing!!
I'm going with... Wait for it.... JETHRO!!
JK. How bout Oscar? anybody? Bueller? ..Bueller?

[Cocklover]

Man, I got phone calls from CNN, FOX, you name it. Some paper in England called me, and some professional snake guy in Australia that has some show out there....its nuts. This thing went viral so fast... All I did was take Spurts and CL's advice and call WIS since no one would help...now, its getting crazy.
if anything you're getting the fame....LOL

I hope that thing gets caught quick...you would think someone would see it around...

[Hog]

AC, can I get an autograph?

Do we need to do a head count this morning? Anybody seen Smoove?

[lencho30]

AC, can I get an autograph?

Do we need to do a head count this morning? Anybody seen Smoove?

last I heard he was in a bunny costume hoppin round columbia.

[chi3fcocksman]

last I heard he was in a bunny costume hoppin round columbia.

Play 2001 set off a couple smoke bombs then send in CLOWNEY tell him its a qb snake and watch him rip it apart.

[TakeEM]

Picture may be very misleading. If the tree is 8-10" diameter, then it is a 12ft+ snake, if the tree is 4-5" diameter, then it is a 7-9ft snake.

Coloring & Pattern looks like a rat snake.

It is a big boy. I would guess 8.5' rat snake.

[spareparts]

If you haven't read the comments section of WIS, here's my summary.

I am a wildlife bio-toxicologist specializing in snake-related psychosomatic disorders of the jaw, mouth, fangs, and thorax. I own over 500 pythons, in fact one is sitting in my lap right now, and have traveled to the wilds of Namibia on python-observation trips so that we can observe the mating habits of pythons in the wild. I have been on National Geographic channel over 30 times THIS WEEK alone discussing the nose-to-tail dimensions of rat snakes and I can tell you THAT snake is a RARE proto-python/black African king-snubnose rat hybrid, rare in Columbia (although one was captured in Lake Secession in 1985, approximately 3 days after the Live Aid concerts) and I am an EXPERT at these species, I would gladly volunteer to take this snake off his hands and put it in my collection, DO NOT DISTURB IT, if you offer it six-day-old stale Froot Loops, it will be friendly to humans but ONLY between the hours of 12:15 and 12:45 AM and only during the molting season of its primary prey. Now, has anyone contacted Dr. Swamipravagadah Singh of the Indian University for Reptile Social Science Research and Snakeology? He has just published a very informative paper on the breeding habits of this particular hybrid and I am sure he would fly in from Delhi in order to take photos. At Mr. Philson's cost, of course. And if he's not willing to pay the cost, then he obvously doesn't care about the safety of his child.

[spareparts]

Picture may be very misleading. If the tree is 8-10" diameter, then it is a 12ft+ snake, if the tree is 4-5" diameter, then it is a 7-9ft snake.

Coloring & Pattern looks like a rat snake.

It is a big boy. I would guess 8.5' rat snake.

Yeah dude it's a hoax. We've already determined that about 20 pages ago.

[cocks79]

Anybody on here that thinks that is a rat snake is a f*!king moron!

[davidmc467]

If you haven't read the comments section of WIS, here's my summary.

:lol:

[FlorenceCock]

It was on at least two of the three local stations here today in Florence and my cousin who lives in Virginia said it was on his local news this morning as well.
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/18590445/large-snake-slithering-through-columbia-neighborhood

[Hog]

last I heard he was in a bunny costume hoppin round columbia.


Poor ole bestest buddy in da whole wide world. I'm gonna miss him. Who put him up to doing something that stupid?

[TakeEM]

Yeah dude it's a hoax. We've already determined that about 20 pages ago.

I doubt the OP would call SCDNR/Local Sheriff if it was a hoax. The OP, Spurticus, and many other posters has watched too many episodes of Swamp Peolpe. They shoot a 7ft - 200lb gator and they call it a 11' - 650lb gator.

Hope it gets caught so we all will know.

[spareparts]

I doubt the OP would call SCDNR/Local Sheriff if it was a hoax. The OP, Spurticus, and many other posters has watched too many episodes of Swamp Peolpe. They shoot a 7ft - 200lb gator and they call it a 11' - 650lb gator.


So the reason people thing the snake is so large is because they have seen too much television?

[cocky0]

They just aired it on CNN. The dude and chick on there seemed a little skeptical of the "black rat snake" claim.

[ACPhilson]

If you haven't read the comments section of WIS, here's my summary.


Dude, I about crapped my pants reading this. This is absolutely hilarious.

[LegalCock]

I don't know shit about snakes, but there is no freaking way that is a rat snake.

[ElectricCock]

apparently cockytalk is now the best place to break world news lol

Play 2001 set off a couple smoke bombs then send in CLOWNEY tell him its a qb snake and watch him rip it apart.

This made me laugh out loud. Clowney sure hates QBs haha

[FlorenceCock]

It has hit CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2012/05/23/early-backyard-snake.cnn

[Spur's Addiction]

It has hit CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2012/05/23/early-backyard-snake.cnn

Lol "Good luck with that Andrew Philson"

[Cocklover]

hahaha...yeah...like the lady said on CNN...Andrew Philson, good luck with that....

[davidmc467]

I love how people on the WIS comments have to justify their "expert" opinions by stating their educational and work backgrounds. Hilarious.

stuff along the lines of...
"I'm right about this...I have a biology degree and 20 years experience"
"I've been handling snakes for 50 years...."

[cocky0]

I am a wildlife bio-toxicologist specializing in snake-related psychosomatic disorders of the jaw, mouth, fangs, and thorax. I own over 500 pythons, in fact one is sitting in my lap right now, and have traveled to the wilds of Namibia on python-observation trips so that we can observe the mating habits of pythons in the wild. I have been on National Geographic channel over 30 times THIS WEEK alone discussing the nose-to-tail dimensions of rat snakes and I can tell you THAT snake is a RARE proto-python/black African king-snubnose rat hybrid, rare in Columbia (although one was captured in Lake Secession in 1985, approximately 3 days after the Live Aid concerts) and I am an EXPERT at these species, I would gladly volunteer to take this snake off his hands and put it in my collection, DO NOT DISTURB IT, if you offer it six-day-old stale Froot Loops, it will be friendly to humans but ONLY between the hours of 12:15 and 12:45 AM and only during the molting season of its primary prey. Now, has anyone contacted Dr. Swamipravagadah Singh of the Indian University for Reptile Social Science Research and Snakeology? He has just published a very informative paper on the breeding habits of this particular hybrid and I am sure he would fly in from Delhi in order to take photos. At Mr. Philson's cost, of course. And if he's not willing to pay the cost, then he obvously doesn't care about the safety of his child.

That is dead on balls accurate!

[cocky0]

Nice tags on this thread btw.

1 cat to rule them all, a snake ate my house, alabama black snake, blacksnakemove, blow the damn snake up!!, dnr=daaamn now run, how long is it?, i suggest motel 6, one snake 2 rule the yard, puny rat snake, snakes eat cats, snakesonaplaneoutofhere, tatersnake=morebeneficial, that's a huge b****!, thats what she said, thread of the year, time for ac to move

[lencho30]

I love how people on the WIS comments have to justify their "expert" opinions by stating their educational and work backgrounds. Hilarious.

stuff along the lines of...
"I'm right about this...I have a biology degree and 20 years experience"
"I've been handling snakes for 50 years...."


Yeah, there sure are a ton of "experts" out there. One of them even started doggin out AC personally!

[Berry]

I am a wildlife bio-toxicologist specializing in snake-related psychosomatic disorders of the jaw, mouth, fangs, and thorax. I own over 500 pythons, in fact one is sitting in my lap right now, and have traveled to the wilds of Namibia on python-observation trips so that we can observe the mating habits of pythons in the wild. I have been on National Geographic channel over 30 times THIS WEEK alone discussing the nose-to-tail dimensions of rat snakes and I can tell you THAT snake is a RARE proto-python/black African king-snubnose rat hybrid, rare in Columbia (although one was captured in Lake Secession in 1985, approximately 3 days after the Live Aid concerts) and I am an EXPERT at these species, I would gladly volunteer to take this snake off his hands and put it in my collection, DO NOT DISTURB IT, if you offer it six-day-old stale Froot Loops, it will be friendly to humans but ONLY between the hours of 12:15 and 12:45 AM and only during the molting season of its primary prey. Now, has anyone contacted Dr. Swamipravagadah Singh of the Indian University for Reptile Social Science Research and Snakeology? He has just published a very informative paper on the breeding habits of this particular hybrid and I am sure he would fly in from Delhi in order to take photos. At Mr. Philson's cost, of course. And if he's not willing to pay the cost, then he obvously doesn't care about the safety of his child.


Can someone post this on the comment section?

[davidmc467]

Yeah, there sure are a ton of "experts" out there. One of them even started doggin out AC personally!

Yeah I saw that...no need to go after the man! Someone told him to grow a pair of balls...very unnecessary. He just saw what he saw!

[lencho30]

Can someone post this on the comment section?

Done... I had to take some of it out because I think it was too long!:thumbsup:

[lencho30]

Yeah I saw that...no need to go after the man! Someone told him to grow a pair of balls...very unnecessary. He just saw what he saw!


Completely uncalled for:thumbs:

[Berry]

Done... I had to take some of it out because I think it was too long!:thumbsup:
Points given!

[davidmc467]

Done... I had to take some of it out because I think it was too long!:thumbsup:

:lol:

[Jeff45ACP]

Anybody checked around the stadium? Maybe it was on its way there to reserve a tailgate spot for the home opener.

[ACPhilson]

It has hit CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2012/05/23/early-backyard-snake.cnn


Yeah, that was cool, just sent the pics to Fox News in NY, so something will be coming up there too. This is getting pretty cool.

[Berry]

Yeah, that was cool, just sent the pics to Fox News in NY, so something will be coming up there too. This is getting pretty cool.

Any more interviews?

[lencho30]

Points given!

Thanks! Some of those people need to relax and get out more!

[FightOnState]

Yeah, that was cool, just sent the pics to Fox News in NY, so something will be coming up there too. This is getting pretty cool.

Props to you man. I would have killed the SOB. That being said them comments on WIS are just rude and ignorant. If I were you I would lock down that facebook of yours before these ****ers steal to much of your private life.

[cocky0]

I actually have a theory regarding how this snake could be a black rat snake.

Ya see, the record length for a black rat snake is 101 inches as we are all aware. Now then I propose that three of these record length black rat snakes were all chillin' by AC's house eating rats and stuff.

As the day grew long, one of the record length black rat snakes grew a little greedy. He thought to himself, "Hey these rats aren't as filling as they used to be. Perhaps I should start eating snakes instead." So he cast his beady little eyes upon record length black rat snake number two.

With snake-like reflexes, he struck out and swallowed the other record length black rat snake whole.

Well record length black rat snake number three witnessed the incident and found it rather rude. And since record length black rat snake number three is a firm believer in eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, he decided that the only way to bring justice to record length black rat snake number one was to swallow him whole as he did to record length black rat snake number two.

With a bit of effort and determination, record length black rat snake number three ate record length black rat snake number one who had previously eaten record length black rat snake number two. So this meant that record length black rat snake number three, who was previously 101 inches long, had now tripled his length due to now having two other record length black rat snakes in his belly. This now made him 303 inches or just over 25 feet.

As the day wore on, he decided to climb a nearby tree to help with his digestion. Then suddenly some shaggy haired dude showed up to snap pictures. "Damn paparazzi," thought record length black rat snake number three. So rather than stick around and let himself get pinched for the double murder of his best friends, he decided to go on the lam and flee to a safe house in Juarez, Mexico until the heat dies down.

So I'd say he should be slithering SSW through Cayce right about now.

[ACPhilson]

Poor ole bestest buddy in da whole wide world. I'm gonna miss him. Who put him up to doing something that stupid?


Smoove has not reported in....

but was last seen in my neighborhood.....GOD SPEED SMOOVIE....

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/graphics/kerry_bunnysuit.jpg

[ACPhilson]

Nice tags on this thread btw.


I like the DNR one...DAMN NOW RUN.

[cocky0]

My trusted intel source from the G-2 in the Pentagon who will henceforth be identified by his alias, Rusty Shackleford, reports that he reviewed the satellite surveillance footage of CPT Philson's house when he discovered that record length black rat snake number three and record length black rat snake number two were actually brothers.

He goes on to say that just before swallowing record length black rat snake number one, record length black rat snake number three was heard saying, "You dirty rat snake, you killed my brother."

[ACPhilson]

Any more interviews?

Been getting calls ALL morning....its starting to get a little confusing on who I am talking to, because my phone is ringing off the hook with tons of "unknown" numbers...

Hi, this is so and so from MSNBC, or FOX news, or CNN...not to mention the local media is still actively talking to me.

[ACPhilson]

Yeah I saw that...no need to go after the man! Someone told him to grow a pair of balls...very unnecessary. He just saw what he saw!


Doesnt bother me. I just got back from a year in Afghanistan, been a City Cop for 10 years and State Trooper as well. Now I am full time National Guard.... Yeah, I dont have any balls, meh...whatever...it really doesnt bother me, theres always a tater out there somewhere...

[ACPhilson]

Here's my face book page if you guys wanna try and follow whats going too...if you ask for a friend invite, no problem, just tell me who you are on CT....ive been getting so many invites from people I dont know...so I am deleting most of them. But I wont turn down any CT bretheren or sisters.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000134703234

[Spurticus]

In up to my neck @ work this morning, so not sure how much I'll be on
the board today. Still haven't gotten a response from Jeff yet, but I posted
pics and the story over on the Cornsnake board last night to get advise
and opinions from people Far more knowledgeable about Snake ID than
me. .... To sum it up right now, there still hasn't been a positive ID on it
yet. 3 people seem to think it's a Boa Constrictor, and a couple of other
people say they agree it's a Rat Snake and the Length is exaggerated
due to excitment / being scared ?!?!?!

I have a long (LONG) explaination as to why I think this is NOT a Rat snake
and it's too long to post with the time I have right now, but I'm convinced
this is not a Rat Snake. I'm still not positive of the Exact Breed of
Whatever it is, but It Ain't No Rat Snake.

[LimpCock]

i saw a brown snake earlier after my morning coffee

[carolinafan111]

I have been reading this thread since the beginning yesterday and I must say this story is amazing. You have done all you could do AC, and now you get your 15 minutes of fame! But that 15 minutes is like 2 days, or until they find the snake. And I hope that is soon.

In honor of CNN: "Good luck with that". I showed this story to my parent yesterday and they were pretty amazed too. I am just glad I live in Atlanta.

[TakeEM]

In up to my neck @ work this morning, so not sure how much I'll be on
the board today. Still haven't gotten a response from Jeff yet, but I posted
pics and the story over on the Cornsnake board last night to get advise
and opinions from people Far more knowledgeable about Snake ID than
me. .... To sum it up right now, there still hasn't been a positive ID on it
yet. 3 people seem to think it's a Boa Constrictor, and a couple of other
people say they agree it's a Rat Snake and the Length is exaggerated
due to excitment / being scared ?!?!?!

I have a long (LONG) explaination as to why I think this is NOT a Rat snake
and it's too long to post with the time I have right now, but I'm convinced
this is not a Rat Snake. I'm still not positive of the Exact Breed of
Whatever it is, but It Ain't No Rat Snake.

Rat snake, accept it.

It is a GROWN ass rat snake though.

[ACPhilson]

Headed Home, Jack Kuenze wants to do a follow up interview...HS...

[FightOnState]

Headed Home, Jack Kuenze wants to do a follow up interview...HS...

Of all the media to come to your place. LMAO.. I thought he was a Political Correspondent. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[Lonnie]

http://www.cockytalk.com/showthread.php?p=3234421#post3234421

:clap:

[FightOnState]

So I wonder how Jack can spin this story and make it pertain to politics.

[5150harley]

This is fun!

:thumbsup:

[Lonnie]

If this is a Rat Snake, then it's been working out under Coach Connolly's S&C program....

#BEASTMODE

[cocky0]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2199/snakewegonfindyou.png

[LegalCock]

Is Keunze the one who looks like a corpse?

[FightOnState]

Is Keunze the one who looks like a corpse?

Yep.
I bet the snake has more meat on its body then him.

[Cocklover]

Jack Kuenzie...hahaha...this guy has no personality but is a great reporter...should be interesting

[5150harley]

I can hear Marlin Perkins now: While Jim wrestles the snake, I'll sit in the truck.

:lol:

[TakeEM]

http://i47.tinypic.com/6ps4r5.jpg

I would be intrested to see you hold a tape measure from the branch at the snakes head all the way to the ground.

It looks as if the picture chops off about 2-3' above the ground. The snake (if stretched out straight) would appear to be about the same length as from the ground to that branch. The snake may even be a foot longer than that distance.

[LegalCock]

Yep.
I bet the snake has more meat on its body then him.

I'd be more disturbed by him than the snake.

[LegalCock]

As far as the length, the damn snake is waaaay longer than the height of that shed, which is presumably designed for a modern human being to be able to stand in. That's about all I need to know.

[Berry]

http://i47.tinypic.com/6ps4r5.jpg

I would be intrested to see you hold a tape measure from the branch at the snakes head all the way to the ground.

It looks as if the picture chops off about 2-3' above the ground. The snake (if stretched out straight) would appear to be about the same length as from the ground to that branch. The snake may even be a foot longer than that distance.

More like 4 or 5 ft. His head is right above where it looks to be the tail. And you still can't see the tail because its on the other side.

[TakeEM]

it is all about depth perception. You guys are nuts.

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/images/rattlesnake-1.jpg


11' Rattlesnake or 7' Rattlesnake?

[Spurticus]

http://i47.tinypic.com/6ps4r5.jpg

I would be intrested to see you hold a tape measure from the branch at the snakes head all the way to the ground.

It looks as if the picture chops off about 2-3' above the ground. The snake (if stretched out straight) would appear to be about the same length as from the ground to that branch. The snake may even be a foot longer than that distance.

Lots more than a foot or two !
There would be a couple or more feet from that distance (if measured)
due "slack" from the snake curling it's body that can be seen.. However,
That snakes lower part curls back behind the tree, and if you look, it
is running back "UP" on the back side of the tree, and the tail end apears
again in the picture just under the snakes upper half and curls back around
the tree again (hold on with it's tail) basically the snake is crawling back
up over it's tail that is supporting it around the tree. Measuring the
distance from the head to the part where the snake curls back, and then
accounting for the "visible slack" you would then need to almost double
that length to account for the part behind the tree you can't see.

[TakeEM]

As far as the length, the damn snake is waaaay longer than the height of that shed, which is presumably designed for a modern human being to be able to stand in. That's about all I need to know.

You can not tell from the picture how far away the tree is from the building. Also, the picture was took from lower than the snake. It is all about depth perception. Yours is easily fooled.

[Spurticus]

it is all about depth perception. You guys are nuts.

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/images/rattlesnake-1.jpg


11' Rattlesnake or 7' Rattlesnake?

That snake is not even 7'. Impossible to tell exactly because the
end is cut off in the photo, but I'd say from just looking at the picture
this is about a 4 to 5 foot diamondback

[TakeEM]

That snake is not even 7'. Impossible to tell exactly because the
end is cut off in the photo, but I'd say from just looking at the picture
this is about a 4 to 5 foot diamondback

7' 3" Rattlesnake in that picture.

Several internet threads popped up with several folks saying it was 10-11'.

It reminded me of this thread.

[Acockolypse Now]

OK, so really important question... where is the snake now?

[USCBatgirl21]

OK, so really important question... where is the snake now?

Like the actual breed of snake, that question remains unanswered.

[spareparts]

The snake has become a legend, part of CT lore. Like the Clemson strainer, "Ring of Fire", and Fire Dave Odom, its power cannot be questioned.

[espn4lyf]

It is a Rat Snake just a different kind of one than you are use to seeing

[espn4lyf]

My friend knows everything about snakes and i showed him last night and he told AC what it was

[lencho30]

My friend knows everything about snakes and i showed him last night and he told AC what it was

My friend knows everything about snakes too!!! And gamma radiation! This is a rat snake that got ANGRY!!!

[Metalrush24]

7' 3" Rattlesnake in that picture.

Several internet threads popped up with several folks saying it was 10-11'.

It reminded me of this thread.

Here's the problem.... WE aren't the ones that started with the length. AC SAW it in PERSON and I legitimately doubt he's just over-exaggerating the length that much.


I couldn't even tell you length from that picture because of the amount of things you don't see.

[75CarolinaFan]

You can not tell from the picture how far away the tree is from the building. Also, the picture was took from lower than the snake. It is all about depth perception. Yours is easily fooled.

If you watch the wistv.com video you can see where the snake is coiled around the tree in the first picture we saw and it seems to be about a 4 foot section. Look where the head of the snake is near that patch of a few branches and then follow the tree to the bottom of the snake where there is a slight bend in the tree. On the video they are zoomed out and you can get a better idea of the size of the section of the tree.



The snake is not as big as I originally thought. I was thinking over 20 feet and as big around as a 2liter. However, I do believe AC when he says the head is as big as his fist and it's at least 15 feet long. Even if he's way off and it's 11 feet that's longer than any wild snake that lives in the US. And the most important thing is why would a cop and military and trusted member of CT lie and waste the time of authorities? He wouldn't. So if that some how ends up a rat snake, it's the biggest damn rat snake ever in the ultraverse and easy to understand how folks would think it's something else.

[ACPhilson]

Interview over. Headed back to work.

[Spurticus]

7' 3" Rattlesnake in that picture.

Several internet threads popped up with several folks saying it was 10-11'.

It reminded me of this thread.

That snake isn't anywhere near 7 feet. It is being held Very close to the
camera by someone out of the frame. That snake there would be
exaggerated greatly if someone said it was 6-7 feet.

[USC girl]

Maybe the snake has a medical condition that has caused it to gain a massive amount of weight, so it may indeed be a rat snake.

[lencho30]

Maybe the snake has a medical condition that has caused it to gain a massive amount of weight, so it may indeed be a rat snake.


gamma radiation! It just stayed black instead of turning green!

[spareparts]

Snake Obesity is a widespread problem.

[Berry]

Maybe the snake has a medical condition that has caused it to gain a massive amount of weight, so it may indeed be a rat snake.


I don't think its very think (thats what she said) Anyway, If you look at the video that is a very small tree. So its not very think, but it is indeed long.

[USCBatgirl21]

Can we all just agree that whatever breed it turns out to be, the alphabet soup of agencies are lax in their duties by not removing something THAT large from a residential area?

[Berry]

Can we all just agree that whatever breed it turns out to be, the alphabet soup of agencies are lax in their duties by not removing something THAT large from a residential area?

Yes...........

[ElectricCock]

Can we all just agree that whatever breed it turns out to be, the alphabet soup of agencies are lax in their duties by not removing something THAT large from a residential area?

government dropping the ball? shocking...

[carolinafan111]

government dropping the ball? shocking...

I hope Sammy Watkins never makes it to government then...

[Metalrush24]

Can we all just agree that whatever breed it turns out to be, the alphabet soup of agencies are lax in their duties by not removing something THAT large from a residential area?

yeah.. that's my main problem..

[75CarolinaFan]

Maybe the snake has a medical condition that has caused it to gain a massive amount of weight, so it may indeed be a rat snake.

Like a hyperthyroid. Watch out, AC, that thing could be very tempermental!

[Jeff45ACP]

It could be using HGH. Would fit in with the alphabet soup scheme.

[75CarolinaFan]

RcuRLdeABZo








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[cocky0]

It could be using HGH. Would fit in with the alphabet soup scheme.

Wouldn't it be SGH?

[GotSpurrier82]

I sent the snake picture to my roommate last night. He asks me this morning why I have a picture of it and why does his boss have a picture too? You're story has gotten around, Drew!

[CCC]

Definitely a HOF thread!!

[Cuck Flemson]

Raise of hands if you slept with your night light on?:lol:

[Cigaro]

Alright, I've just gotten back from a grueling five minutes on Wikipedia, and I can assure you, I'm now certainly an expert on snakeology. Consequently, I'll have to hand down my verdict; it's a rat snake.

[Berry]

Raise of hands if you slept with your night light on?:lol:
http://gifstumblr.com/images/im-not-raising-my-hand_670.gif

[5150harley]

I watched Wild Kingdom as a kid. I saw Jim wrestle this snake before while Marlin sat in the truck. This is a Siberian Grizzly Husky Rat Snake.

[USC girl]

Alright, I've just gotten back from a grueling five minutes on Wikipedia, and I can assure you, I'm now certainly an expert on snakeology. Consequently, I'll have to hand down my verdict; it's a rat snake.

You're so right!! A rat snake with a medical condition that causes it to gain a massive amount of weight.

[USC girl]

And BTW, it's ENORMOUS!!!!!!!!

[johnnyb]

And BTW, it's ENORMOUS!!!!!!!!Thats what she........wait, how many times have we done this joke in this thread?

[Berry]

Thats what she........wait, how many times have we done this joke in this thread?

I have did it at least twice. I thought about it with her post, but passed.

[davidmc467]

And BTW, it's ENORMOUS!!!!!!!!

http://memecrunch.com/meme/6HH/comic-sans/image.png

[Cocklover]

Jack Kuenzie ‏@JKuenzie
DNR expert: Snake pictured in Heathwood neighborhood can't be THAT big. My story tonight on #WIS10 (https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23WIS10)


This DNR so called expert must be an idiot...

[USC girl]

http://memecrunch.com/meme/6HH/comic-sans/image.png

Is this a good thing or bad??

[75CarolinaFan]

Jack Kuenzie ‏@JKuenzie
DNR expert: Snake pictured in Heathwood neighborhood can't be THAT big. My story tonight on #WIS10 (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23WIS10)


This DNR so called expert must be an idiot...
I'm thinking Kuenzie is going to do some measuring of the tree.

[Berry]

I'm thinking Kuenzie is going to do some measuring of the tree.

Does he like to measure wood?

[USC girl]

I'm thinking Kuenzie is going to do some measuring of the tree.

He was measuring his snake, what a Dumb A$$!!!!

[75CarolinaFan]

Is this a good thing or bad??

Bob Barker says good but your pet may not agree.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ncd1pO63aBU/S8TUuio0jtI/AAAAAAAAAuk/MEoyLeAqmik/s1600/funny-pictures-cat-reads-the-dictionary.jpg

[75CarolinaFan]

http://watercoolerlaughs.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/your-what.jpg?w=614

[CCC]

http://carhumor.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/car-humor-funny-joke-road-street-drive-driver-silent-alarm-snake.jpg

[CCC]

http://chzjustcapshunz.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/funny-animal-captions-you-say-snake-in-the-grass-like-its-a-bad-thing.jpg

[USC girl]

http://watercoolerlaughs.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/your-what.jpg?w=614

HILARIOUS!!!!

[sharpstick]

City folks think - Black Snake
Rednecks think- good food

[SR4-AJ1]

Soooo AC do you like your boss?? If not you found your solution..invite him over for dinner in the backyard and then run inside for a little while haha

[Berry]

aeQUfJ4LFN8&ob

[Hog]

Soooo AC do you like your boss?? If not you found your solution..invite him over for dinner in the backyard and then run inside for a little while haha

Not a good idea right now. You see I sent my mother-in-law over to his house to spend the week helping him in the backyard.

[SR4-AJ1]

Not a good idea right now. You see I sent my mother-in-law over to his house to spend the week helping him in the backyard.


Pahahaha

:rotfl::rotfl:

[ACPhilson]

Jack Kuenzie ‏@JKuenzie
DNR expert: Snake pictured in Heathwood neighborhood can't be THAT big. My story tonight on #WIS10 (https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23WIS10)


This DNR so called expert must be an idiot...


So here's the thing...Met Jack Kuenzie, super nice guy people, he really is, and very professional. Felt very at ease talking to him.

But, when Jack drove up, the DNR State Herpatologist called, name is Steve Bennett. He says he is the #1 guy in the state for snakes. Also works DNR...my first question is, 1) DNR told me on the phone they dont snakes. So if they dont DO snakes, how is he the State's Authority on snakes???
Im guessing, he is trying to debunk my story as much as he can. He insisted that I am just the average citizen, prone to freaking out when they see a 6 foot snake. I told him I was a Trooper, and have seen a lot of bad things, and have experience testifying in court, so I dont "freak out" at stuff like this...I dont exagerrate, I say what I saw. Anyway, whatever..
I see what he is saying, because the average person who isnt used to abnormal situations will tend to exagerrate. I am not that guy. Even Jack Kuenze said I didnt seem like the guy that panics and exagerrates. I said, look, I took the photos with my iphone, snake was moving, I did not try to embelish anything, just tried to get decent shots of it. But the DNR guy, apparently he is the absolute authority on all snakes, and insists on two things.

1) Its a black rat snake.
2) Its no bigger than 6-7 feet long roughly...

Again, whatever....I saw the damn thing, and if its 6-7 feet long, Ill bend over and kiss my own ass on TV if they catch the damn thing.

Interview was good, did some comparison photos, and like I told everyone, the smaller tree was about the size of my wrist, and the one next to it about the size of my forearms/biceps. Snake was on both trees.

[ACPhilson]

I'm thinking Kuenzie is going to do some measuring of the tree.

He did. Just some comparisons.

[75CarolinaFan]

My wife just unknowingly took our kid to a park near AC's house. Even though I showed her the snake photo and we watched the news she didn't pay attention to where the snake was seen.

Anyway, she says the news was there interviewing another kid and mom and was asking if they had seen the snake and what's the biggest snake they had seen before.

So it dawns on my wife that she must be close to AC's house and she bolts.:rotfl:

[Cocklover]

what I would like to know is where has this snake gone to? he has to be around close by I would think

[ACPhilson]

My wife just unknowingly took our kid to a park near AC's house. Even though I showed her the snake photo and we watched the news she didn't pay attention to wear the snake was seen.

Anyway, she says the news was there interviewing another kid and mom and was asking if they had seen the snake and what's the biggest snake they had seen before.

So it dawns on my wife that she must be close to AC's house and she bolts.:rotfl:

That would be Heathwood Park, VERY close to my house in fact.

[Metalrush24]

So here's the thing...Met Jack Kuenzie, super nice guy people, he really is, and very professional. Felt very at ease talking to him.

But, when Jack drove up, the DNR State Herpatologist called, name is Steve Bennett. He says he is the #1 guy in the state for snakes. Also works DNR...my first question is, 1) DNR told me on the phone they dont snakes. So if they dont DO snakes, how is he the State's Authority on snakes???
Im guessing, he is trying to debunk my story as much as he can. He insisted that I am just the average citizen, prone to freaking out when they see a 6 foot snake. I told him I was a Trooper, and have seen a lot of bad things, and have experience testifying in court, so I dont "freak out" at stuff like this...I dont exagerrate, I say what I saw. Anyway, whatever..
I see what he is saying, because the average person who isnt used to abnormal situations will tend to exagerrate. I am not that guy. Even Jack Kuenze said I didnt seem like the guy that panics and exagerrates. I said, look, I took the photos with my iphone, snake was moving, I did not try to embelish anything, just tried to get decent shots of it. But the DNR guy, apparently he is the absolute authority on all snakes, and insists on two things.

1) Its a black rat snake.
2) Its no bigger than 6-7 feet long roughly...

Again, whatever....I saw the damn thing, and if its 6-7 feet long, Ill bend over and kiss my own ass on TV if they catch the damn thing.

Interview was good, did some comparison photos, and like I told everyone, the smaller tree was about the size of my wrist, and the one next to it about the size of my forearms/biceps. Snake was on both trees.


I would have told him off within the first minute or so..

[75CarolinaFan]

Again, whatever....I saw the damn thing, and if its 6-7 feet long, Ill bend over and kiss my own ass on TV if they catch the damn thing.
:lol:

[ACPhilson]

what I would like to know is where has this snake gone to? he has to be around close by I would think


He is, but aint playing right now. Dont get that big by being stupid...LOL.

[GamecockSkip]

I hope the snake is found so the zoo and DNR guys can see that they aren't really as expert as they think. I've seen lots of rat snakes, and I'll bet either of them $100 that isn't a rat snake.

[FlorenceCock]

People are going at it with each other on the DNR's facebook page now that they posted it up and told everyone it was a rat snake and anyone who says different is wrong.

[Acockolypse Now]

That was my point, DNR couldn't be bothered to come check it out, but they can be bothered to go on TV about it.

Typical government at work.

[Cocklover]

WLTX - On Your Side ‏@WLTX
Like the Shandon-area flasher & the USC Squirrels, a Twitter account has been created for the snake seen in a tree in Columbia @SlitherSnake (https://twitter.com/#!/SlitherSnake)

:rotfl:

[75CarolinaFan]

WLTX - On Your Side ‏@WLTX
Like the Shandon-area flasher & the USC Squirrels, a Twitter account has been created for the snake seen in a tree in Columbia @SlitherSnake (https://twitter.com/#%21/SlitherSnake)

:rotfl:
That reminds me, it was WLTX at the park.

[Metalrush24]

watch them go and get a black rat snake and plant it at the scene

[Berry]

WLTX - On Your Side ‏@WLTX
Like the Shandon-area flasher & the USC Squirrels, a Twitter account has been created for the snake seen in a tree in Columbia @SlitherSnake (https://twitter.com/#!/SlitherSnake)

:rotfl:

That is freaking awesssssssome!!!!!

[75CarolinaFan]

DNR official


"What snake?"

http://www.herbalgranny.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/snake-bite.jpg

[LegalCock]

Holy F man, you can't just show snakes biting people and stuff. Good god I'm creeped out.

[b381l]

I believe this is an act of terrorism, and it worked. I'm not coming to Columbia till that damn snake is found and is taken to the zoo or killed. Maybe after it's caught, they can take it to taterville.....they like snakes up there.

[LegalCock]

I personally would not be surprised if Keunzie saw the snake and just started swallowing it whole. The man is creepy looking is what I'm trying to say.

[cockymac]

The snake has just caused its first fatality. I just killed an hour going over this whole thread. Good stuff. I'm betting that the snake has moved on, though. If the dog isn't barking, it's probably a good sign that it has found a better feeding ground.

[Lonnie]

How far are you from Bishopville?

http://www.unknown-creatures.com/artwork/LIZMAN.jpg

[lencho30]

http://www.unknown-creatures.com/artwork/LIZMAN.jpg

Thats a f***ing newt!!!! Not a lizard man.

[ACPhilson]

Wow, so DNR is playing the spin game good. Ok...

yeah folks, its just a 5-6 foot little Black Rat Snake....I must have panicked or something.... /facepalm

[Berry]

Wow, so DNR is playing the spin game good. Ok...

yeah folks, its just a 5-6 foot little Black Rat Snake....I must have panicked or something.... /facepalm

How tall is that tree?

[Lonnie]

How tall is that tree?

More importantly, how THICK is the tree??

[lencho30]

Wow, so DNR is playing the spin game good. Ok...

yeah folks, its just a 5-6 foot little Black Rat Snake....I must have panicked or something.... /facepalm


I'm thinking DNR found the snake last night and relocated or killed it! They will now "plant" a large rat snake and try to pass it as the original.

[Berry]

More importantly, how THICK is the tree??

As thick as his wrist. You can see in the video that its not that thick.

[ACPhilson]

More importantly, how THICK is the tree??


Ive said the thickness...about the size of my arm....the height, its a Cherry Laurel, about 18-25 feet high I guess?

[Berry]

Ive said the thickness...about the size of my arm....the height, its a Cherry Laurel, about 18-25 feet high I guess?

Yeah that snake is not 5-6 ft long. Maybe 10-12'.

[USC girl]

I sure hope Sir Big Spur is out of harm's way of this massive rat snake!!

[USCBatgirl21]

I sure hope Sir Big Spur is out of harm's way of this massive rat snake!!

Don't worry...he should be in Hoover with Ron and Mary.

[Berry]

I sent you a friend request on facebook AC. It wouldn't let me send a message saying who I was.

[ACPhilson]

I sent you a friend request on facebook AC. It wouldn't let me send a message saying who I was.


I got ya.

[atrain3067]

I sent you a friend request on facebook AC. It wouldn't let me send a message saying who I was.

Ditto AC.

[ACPhilson]

Ditto AC.


Send me a PM so I know what name to accept, there are a bunch..

[JNGolf]

I sure hope Sir Big Spur is out of harm's way of this massive rat snake!!

He lives in Aiken anyway.

[Metalrush24]

I'll send you a request too, AC

[robgusc76]

Its all funn and games until someone loses a horse.

Lookin you up on facebook bro.

[Spurticus]

I know what people are saying without having looked at anything other
than the dark picture from the Cell phones, and without having to get off
their asses and come do come searching to at least prove THEY'RE RIGHT
and everyone else is wrong. But from someone who has Seen, caught,
and took pictures of Black Rat Snakes since I was in my early childhood,
I can say without a doubt, that is not a Rat Snake.

(this post is long an boaring so be warned)

Along with being Fascinated with Snakes all my life, I've read and studied
about domestic snakes since I was school age, and have continued to do
so through my adult life to present. I'm speaking here from that knowledge
gained, and not as an "Expert" of any kind.

The Genus Elephe (Rat Snakes) make up the largest species of snakes
in the world. They are found on every continent on the planet (save
Antarctica), and AT LEAST one species can be found in pretty much
every country in the world. .. They usually range within a certain "region"
even in the individual countries/States.
In the South Eastern US, there are several different species of Rat Snakes
according the the climate of each of the S/E states. And it's common to
find two or more sub species of Rat Snakes in an area. In the State of
SC, we have 3 (AND ONLY THREE) species of Rat Snakes. There is another
Sub Species found in the Northwester half of GA, and into all of Alabama
and points south and west. These 4 breeds of Rat Snakes in this area are:
Elephe Guttata (Red Rat snake..aka: Corn Snake) That is found pretty
much over the whole Southeast, and throughout the entire state of SC.
In SC, there is also Elephe Obsoleta Obsoleta (Black Rat snake...aka:
Black Snake or Chicken Snake). And there is also Elephe Obsoleta
Quadrivittata (Yellow Rat Snake... aka: Chicken Snake also). And Elephe
Obsoleta Spiloides (Gray Rat Snake.. Not in SC anywhere)

**(no I didn't look that up, I have leaned that over several years of
reading about Rat Snakes)**

The Yellow Rat snake in SC, is (ONLY FOUND) in the Coastal Region here.
Basically from just below Orangeburg, south all the way to the Coast, and
down to the lower southern tip of the State.
Elephe Obsoleta (Black Rat Snake) is not found anywhere in the state
below the midlands and into the northern part of Orangeburg up. So in
this area (midlands..includes the City of Columbia), there are only two
breeds of Rat Snakes that will Ever be found here. Black Rats, and Red
Rats. ... Corn Snakes (Red Rats) can be ruled out in this photo. So IF
it is a Rat Snake, it has to be a Black Rat Snake. (HAS TO BE).

THIS I KNOW:
All breeds of Rat Snakes in this area and in close proximity (GA, NC, FLA)
have almost identical "saddle" markings at birth, and with the Exception
of the Corn Snake, All are very nearly the identical Color at birth. They
all look similar to the Gray Rat snake Which keeps its color and standard
"Saddle" markings through its life. All other breeds of Rats however, Change
or Morph Color and makings as they grow and shed. The Black Rat
Snake and the Everglades Rat Snake (Southern Fla only) will change
color and he pattern will stay the same, but fade as it matures. Some
will completely lose the makings, and some will have "Ghost" makings
but will be barely visible, through their entire lives. The majority will
lose the markings. .... Yellow Rat Snakes will change both Color AND
pattern quickly. The Saddle Markings will spread with each Shed, and
will eventually Split within the first year / year and Half, to form the
Lengthwise stripes. The color will change from Grayish / Silver Dominent
color at birth, to a yellow or light Olive color (here in SC).

All the above is normal, and Factual information that can be found recorded
by any material on Rat Snakes and verified by Zoologist and Herpetologist
all over the world for hundreds of years.

The Black Rat (which This would HAVE TO BE) if it is a Rat Snake, will
either lose it's pattern as it grows, or it will have barely visible markings
as it matures, but certain facts about the changing of Black Rats from
Juveniles to Mature adults is without argument. They will change from
Gray/Silver as the ground color of their skin, to a very dark, or Jet
Black Dominent Color within a year or two (markings visible or not).
The Snake in these Pictures below are not anywhere near the ground
color that a mature Black Rat Snake will be. Argue Size all you want to
but whether it's 7 feet, or 20 feet. Even at 6 or 7 feet, that is an Old
Fully mature Black Rat Snake that will be Very dark Black whether it
still bears the juvenile markins or not. This snake has a light tan or
Brownish Ground Color with a Distinct Pattern still showing. Not what
you'd see in a Full grown Black Rat Snake.



http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/COCKnLOAD/PYTHON01.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/COCKnLOAD/PYTHON03.jpg

http://wistv.images.worldnow.com/images/1624042_G.jpg

[ACPhilson]

OH SHIT. Wife just called, said she saw the tail of a snake go under the Shed.

[spareparts]

Translation of Spurticus' post: DNR = C.Y.A.

[CCC]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTNE3Jv6x4cXc79RWPdNZ36nq6RS6k7T kKI8Tc9PoRc90ZggdCgFTsI-rJo

[ACPhilson]

Never mind, it came back out, was just a small black racer. Dammit, this is getting insane.

[robgusc76]

OH SHIT. Wife just called, said she saw the tail of a snake go under the Shed.

GO GET THAT MOTHER! and take a video camera!

[cocky0]

Never mind, it came back out, was just a small black racer. Dammit, this is getting insane.

buzz kill

[gamecock88]

Can measure the tree and take pictures of the tape? Being the amateur you are, your neighbor is probably a bass fisherman and you are only seing an old Zoom pumpkin seed worm he tossed in your trees.

[ACPhilson]

Yeah, my wife just had my heart jump thru my chest when she called. Talking all excited and everything...sigh.

[ACPhilson]

Spurt, check your PM, member here gave me a great idea, wanted to see if could do it.

[robgusc76]

Yeah, my wife just had my heart jump thru my chest when she called. Talking all excited and everything...sigh.

Sooo, is someone there to catch the damn thing now?! Or were u gonna cowboy and grab that thing?

[Spur's Addiction]

damn you AC!

[CocksfanNC]

Never mind, it came back out, was just a small black racer. Dammit, this is getting insane.

Good grief, how many snakes do you have there????? TIME TO MOVE, dude. 'Nice house, great yard, love the neighbors -- TOO BAD WE CAN'T STAY.'

[ACPhilson]

Sooo, is someone there to catch the damn thing now?! Or were u gonna cowboy and grab that thing?


Yeah, not so much...ill cowboy up if one or two other men are there, but not alone, and not alone. Did you get the point where I said, Not Alone? Cause, NOT ALONE. :rotfl:

[ACPhilson]

Good grief, how many snakes do you have there????? TIME TO MOVE, dude. 'Nice house, great yard, love the neighbors -- TOO BAD WE CAN'T STAY.


Yeah, no shit.


Sorry guys, thought this was it, was heading to my truck when she called back....was already dialing some numbers I have in my phone now....sigh. So sorry for the false alarm. Freaking heart was racing something fierce. i was like, ITS ON...

[ACPhilson]

damn you AC!


Sorry...

[Carolina_Harv]

Hey guys has there been a search party sent out yet for Smoove? I am seriously starting to wonder if he became victim #1!

[robgusc76]

Yeah, not so much...ill cowboy up if one or two other men are there, but not alone, and not alone. Did you get the point where I said, Not Alone? Cause, NOT ALONE. :rotfl:

If I was you id get some help, its probably not a good Idea to do it alone! Dont do it alone! NOT_ALONE.....

[ACPhilson]

If I was you id get some help, its probably not a good Idea to do it alone! Dont do it alone! NOT_ALONE.....


Yeah, that aint gonna happen. I didnt get stupdier in two days....else i would have grabbed his ass on Monday. Nope....not going it alone.

[ACPhilson]

Well, WLTX is snooping around my house now...gotta run, talk to you later, will update if this Leviathan from Hell shows up.

[PageUSC]

I posted this in the other thread too but my friend who is a snake expert says its a black rat. He said the story made it around to all of them pretty quick and they all concur its a black rat. Large but not 10 feet or anything.

[Metalrush24]

good luck, man

make sure to keep your hands at the level of your eyes.. just in case that joker tries to sneak up on ya
:lol:

[johnnyb]

Never mind, it came back out, was just a small black racer. Dammit, this is getting insane.
crap, its had babies

[Metalrush24]

I posted this in the other thread too but my friend who is a snake expert says its a black rat. He said the story made it around to all of them pretty quick and they all concur its a black rat. Large but not 10 feet or anything.

Their basing that off data obtained from previous encounters(i.e. just taking how big the biggest black rat they know of).. there's no way they can say it's not a certain length from a picture or pictures.. or rather, it's unlikely

[PageUSC]

Their basing that off data obtained from previous encounters(i.e. just taking how big the biggest black rat they know of).. there's no way they can say it's not a certain length from a picture or pictures.. or rather, it's unlikely

Yea but they are 100 percent convinced they know what it is. The length yea you're right but they know its not like 10 feet or anything.

[Carolina_Harv]

Yea but they are 100 percent convinced they know what it is. The length yea you're right but they know its not like 10 feet or anything.

Many people and many experts have been 100% convinced of things before....I prefer to take the word of the man who saw it first hand! Until someone can prove his pictures and his encounter to be false well guess what hes got the proof and its their job to prove him wrong! Until we see the snake well guess what I believe AC!

[simsar4]

It's impossible to be 100 percent convinced with out seeing it in person.

[Carolina_Harv]

It's impossible to be 100 percent convinced with out seeing it in person.

BINGO!

[Cigaro]

It's impossible to be 100 percent convinced with out seeing it in person.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg/260px-YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg

I am 100% confident that this is indeed a dog. And no, I've never seen this dog in person.

[cocky0]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg/260px-YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg

I am 100% confident that this is indeed a dog. And no, I've never seen this dog in person.

Nope that's just a black rat snake.

[robgusc76]

Just for general comparison. One of my friends who has probably never even seen this message board saw the story on WLTX and I tweeted him about it and this was his response after I told him about it "being a Blacksnake"

@RobJob76 man it looks like a boa constrictor over 15 ft long

[shaka11]

i think these so called specialists and experts are attempting to downplay AC's shocking experience bc they don't wanna get caught up in the hooplah... don't know AC personally but from following the thread from the beginning this thing isn't ur average snake... talking Basilisk big... get Harry Potter to rid of it for you...

http://kathena.edu.glogster.com/a-tribute-to-the-basilisk/

[spareparts]

Well, day two of the snake story is drawing to a close. No sign of the snake, and yet we know he is out there, the modern snake, disconnected, alone - probably going rogue. He is out there someplace, operating beyond the pale of any acceptable snake conduct.

Should someone find him... terminate... with extreme prejudice.

[Lonnie]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg/260px-YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg

I am 100% confident that this is indeed a dog. And no, I've never seen this dog in person.

No, THIS is a dog...

http://funfactoryblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/borat.jpg

[75CarolinaFan]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg/260px-YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg

I am 100% confident that this is indeed a dog. And no, I've never seen this dog in person.


Sure it's a dog. But we don't know how big it is. Just sayin'.












http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj242/75CarolinaFan/DOGSNAKE.jpg

[robgusc76]

Story is on CNN now as well. he just posted it on facebook.

[FlorenceCock]

Story is on CNN now as well. he just posted it on facebook.
The link to the CNN story has been posted several times today in this thread.

[cockymac]

It's impossible to be 100 percent convinced with out seeing it in person.
I've never seen gravity, but I believe in it...

[GH]

That snake is big.






http://cbsnewyork.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/samuel-l-jackson-snakes-on-a-plane.jpg?w=370

[FightOnState]

Jesus Christ. Tell these bastard on WIS enough with wanting to tell America they're the first for reporting this SNAKE..

[cocky0]

Jesus Christ. Tell these bastard on WIS enough with wanting to tell America they're the first for reporting this SNAKE..

Cockytalk scooped them by a few hours.

[GotSpurrier82]

Just saw the snake and Drew on the news. Someone PLEASE fark "Snakes on the News."

[stonecutter357]

*RT @wis10: First shot in the #TwitterSnakeWar has been fired. RT @MidlandsMamba: @wis10 @slithersnake is an imposter. He IS a rat snake. #wannabe

[JM1984]

AC, the most important question is this, how much is the taxidermy bill going to be? You shoot that thing, and I'll chip in, anyone else?


P.S. I live around the corner from you too, so if you need back up, I'll come locked and loaded...

[spareparts]

We have just been informed that the snake has hired an attorney and has a press conference has been scheduled. He has denied the allegations and wants to set the record straight. Possible appearance on "Outside the Lines" forthcoming.

[cocky0]

Just saw the snake and Drew on the news. Someone PLEASE fark "Snakes on the News."

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/4829/wissnake.jpg

[Gamecockboyo]

*RT @wis10: First shot in the #TwitterSnakeWar has been fired. RT @MidlandsMamba: @wis10 @slithersnake is an imposter. He IS a rat snake. #wannabe

LMAO!!

[Jethro Beaver]

Gotta see AC's new Sig!!! LOL
"That just happened!!"

[ACPhilson]

AC, the most important question is this, how much is the taxidermy bill going to be? You shoot that thing, and I'll chip in, anyone else?


P.S. I live around the corner from you too, so if you need back up, I'll come locked and loaded...

Yeah. If you hear an SKS going off in the neighborhood, head on over.

[GH]

I need some new shoes and a belt.

[simsar4]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg/260px-YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg

I am 100% confident that this is indeed a dog. And no, I've never seen this dog in person.

No is arguing if it's a snake or not, so what's your point?

[simsar4]

I've never seen gravity, but I believe in it...

Once again, this proves nothing.

[ACPhilson]

Credit Spurticus for my Sig. That is BAD ASS! Thanks brother.

[Spurticus]

Credit Spurticus for my Sig. That is BAD ASS! Thanks brother.


:thumbsup:

[clemson sucks]

I wish I could have a python in my yard. Look what I found today.
http://static.neatorama.com/images/2007-04/red-garter-snake-mating-ball.jpg

[RGHoskins]

I wish I could have a python in my yard. Look what I found today.
http://static.neatorama.com/images/2007-04/red-garter-snake-mating-ball.jpg
I really hate that picture.

[clemson sucks]

Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?

[Metalrush24]

Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?
:lol:
I tried to find a clip of that yesterday on YouTube but no dice..

[clemson sucks]

:lol:
I tried to find a clip of that yesterday on YouTube but no dice..

I found this one...
dL3ZIc5IL2w

[ACPhilson]

I wish I could have a python in my yard. Look what I found today.
http://static.neatorama.com/images/2007-04/red-garter-snake-mating-ball.jpg

Flame Thrower time.

[Metalrush24]

I found this one...
dL3ZIc5IL2w

Same here but I thought it wasn't to the point enough. You'd think someone would have posted it by now.

[Zee]

I've been watching this on tv and stuff for the last day and had no idea this thread was here, and that it was AC. That's hilarious. I'm right around the corner too. If he shows up I'll help.

[CocksfanNC]

Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?

Asps. Very dangerous. You go first.

[davidmc467]

EIyixC9NsLI

[5150harley]

Credit Spurticus for my Sig. That is BAD ASS! Thanks brother.


Fear The Snake.........For the Football season.........Any one else on board?

:-|

[ACPhilson]

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?p=698300

Kind of a funny forum.

[RGHoskins]

It looks to be about holy****ingshitwe'removing feet long to me

ROFL!!!

[ACPhilson]

ROFL!!!

Yeah. That had me rolling.

[ccured]

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?p=698300

Kind of a funny forum.
wicked98snake It looks to be about holy****inshitwe'removing feet long to me:rotfl:

[ccured]

my damn internet is pissing me off going in an out RG beat me by like 10 minutes when I was wrote that like 15 min ago

[ACPhilson]

my damn internet is pissing me off going in an out RG beat me by like 10 minutes when I was wrote that like 15 min ago


That was still funny as hell. Good stuff.:bow:

[The Yancey]

Geez, I go away for a bit and come home to find this thread. After reading it from page 1 I just have to say SHOOT THE MUTHA! The only way that thing is a rat snake is if has been eating these monster rats that have been released into the 'Glades.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-exBC2VvqG9w/TWF-_WKOkSI/AAAAAAAAGYU/c-Mn8Yz2t6w/s1600/154851_1712351652004_1334529821_1799188_1488690_n. jpg

[robgusc76]

Geez, I go away for a bit and come home to find this thread. After reading it from page 1 I just have to say SHOOT THE MUTHA! The only way that thing is a rat snake is if has been eating these monster rats that have been released into the 'Glades.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-exBC2VvqG9w/TWF-_WKOkSI/AAAAAAAAGYU/c-Mn8Yz2t6w/s1600/154851_1712351652004_1334529821_1799188_1488690_n. jpg

PUT YOUR GIRLFRIEND DOWN!

[ACPhilson]

Geez, I go away for a bit and come home to find this thread. After reading it from page 1 I just have to say SHOOT THE MUTHA! The only way that thing is a rat snake is if has been eating these monster rats that have been released into the 'Glades.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-exBC2VvqG9w/TWF-_WKOkSI/AAAAAAAAGYU/c-Mn8Yz2t6w/s1600/154851_1712351652004_1334529821_1799188_1488690_n. jpg


He was a big mother Yance....just huge.

[ACPhilson]

http://www.wistv.com/category/195964/video-landing-page

This was the Jack Kuenzi interview today....second one down.

[spareparts]

That woman newscaster does not like snakes at all.

And that DNR dude needs to step out from behind his desk more often.

I love people who point to books in order to "clear things up". Exactly my kind of scientist.

[uscfreek88]

call the Turtleman lol.....he is damn crazy

woolooloo!!!