On Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:34:12 GMT, jonno > wrote:
>a_nonny_mouse wrote:
>> FarmI wrote:
>>> "a_nonny_mouse" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> FarmI wrote:
>>>>> "phil..c" > wrote in message
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:15:00 +1100, "FarmI" <ask@itshall be given>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Are there any amateur herpitologists reading here?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Yesterday just after having spent hours working in a particular
>>>>>>>> spot, I saw a Tiger Snake there. When I told my husband he said,
>>>>>>>> "But he's such a friendly snake".
>>
>>
>> <grin> A sense of humour ;-)
>>
>>>>>>>> (And to think I've been married to this goose of a man for nearly
>>>>>>>> 40 years!)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Anyway, I was telling a neighbour this tale of husband silliness
>>>>>>>> and they said that snakes are cranky at the moment as it's
>>>>>>>> breeding season. My response was that I thought they bred earlier
>>>>>>>> in the season. Neighbour then said that it could be that they are
>>>>>>>> shedding their skins now and that is why they are cranky. I
>>>>>>>> checked with a friend whose son has pythons and she said they do
>>>>>>>> get cranky when they shed their skins and that she once had to
>>>>>>>> help to wrestle a snake into a bathtub to aid it when it failed
>>>>>>>> to shed as it should and it got super cranky.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The sum total of this all these exchanges made me realise that
>>>>>>>> although I frequently see snakes, I don't know lot about them.
>>>>>>>> I know a fair amount about the birds and other animals aroudn
>>>>>>>> here but not snakes.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Does anyone know anythign about the life cycle of snakes? Or a
>>>>>>>> good book on the subject?
>>>>>>> It'll probably be one with "SNAKES" in the title.... <(:-))
>>
>>>>>> also would have been helpful if you informed us where *here* is
>>
>>>>> If anyone reading my post is too stupid to figure out that since I'm
>>>>> asking a question about snakes in the Australian garden group and so
>>>>> must be interested in Australian snakes then they are clearly too
>>>>> stupid to give a cogent response.
>>
>>>> With due respect, that was an uncalled for response!
>>>
>>> You don't mean any "due respect" at all, so cut the hypocricy given
>>> what you go on to say in the last line of your post.
>>
>> Well ... I did actually
>> But I am not one to contradict a lady ;-P
>>
>>>> At last look, Australia was a land of some 3000km by 2700 km (I won't
>>>> argue discrepancies in these figures)
>>
>> Should have read in "miles", not "kms"
>> Old age confusion.
>>
>>>> And! there were different species of animals and reptiles in
>>>> different areas.
>>>> Methinks the responders question was quite reasonable and definitely
>>>> did not deserve such a reply from OP. In my opinion the only one who
>>>> could be considered stupid would be .... well I'll leave that open
>>>> to interpretation ;-0
>>
>> Yep, as you surmise!
>> Last line means I was open to a question of being stupid for buying into
>> this one
>> How did you read it?
>>
>>> Try rereading what I wrote in my original post.
>>
>> I did; several times before responding!
>> Was not sure if your were "taking the mickey"
>>
>>> I wrote about seeing a Tiger Snake.
>>
>> Yep - coastal Australia
>> Somewhere between Brisbane and north of Perth - some 3000 miles direct
>> (Perth-Brisbane) or whatever you wish to measure it as around the coast.
>>
>>> THAT tells my location to anyone who knows anything about snakes.
>>
>> You are correct; your enquiry pinpoints your location ;-)
>> I live in an area reknown for Tiger snakes.
>>
>> Yep; I shot one on my back verandah
>> Was hiding under a child's toy car!
>>
>> Therefore you are located in Western Australia!
>> Somewhere from the mid-west down to the south west.
>>
>>> Or didn't you notice that I was asking for a response from someone who
>>> actually either knew something about snakes or books on snakes?
>>
>> Google is your friend ;-)
>> eg <tiger snake location>
>>
>> "The common tiger snake is found in southern and eastern Australia. They
>> are usually around a metre long, and have a striped marking (hence the
>> name Tiger Snake). This is not always the case however, as the markings
>> can change due to the seasons and the age of the snake. They can grow up
>> to 1.5 metres in length.
>>
>> These are venomous snakes, and will attack if they are disturbed or
>> threatened. Otherwise, they can live quietly. They are also often
>> territorial, and will live in the same area for years. They are also
>> found in suburban areas, even in the newer suburbs.
>>
>> One elderly women was bitten by a tiger snake while she pruned the ivy
>> on her fence, in Kew (an inner suburb of Melbourne, in 2003). Death
>> resulted from this bite. However this is quite rare these days, as anti
>> venene is readily available.
>>
>> These snakes feed on all types of creatures, they happily feed on frogs,
>> fish, small birds and other small mammals. They also eat other reptiles
>> such as lizards.
>>
>> Tiger Snake related websites: "
>> ==================
>> OR (from the same enquiry):
>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_snake>
>>
>> and surprise!!
>> "Habitat
>>
>> Tiger snakes are found in coastal environments, wetlands, and creeks
>> where they often form territories. Areas with an abundance of prey, such
>> as frogs, can support large populations. The species' distribution
>> extends from the south of Western Australia through to South Australia,
>> Tasmania, up through Victoria, and New South Wales. Its common habitat
>> includes the coastal areas of Australia."
>> ================
>> AND on BREEDING (from Google):
>>
>> <tiger snake breeding>
>>
>> "Breeding
>>
>> Sexual actvity is sporadic throughout summer and reaches a peak in late
>> January and February. Mating may last for up to 7 hours, the female
>> occasionally dragging the male about. Males don't eat during periods of
>> sexual activity. Females stop eating 3-4 weeks before giving birth.
>> Female litter sizes have been recorded as high as 126 young, and litter
>> size is often related to female body size. Tiger snakes from small
>> islands produce fewer, larger young. Baby tiger snakes when born are 215
>> - 270 mm in length. Females produce young at best every second year.
>> There is no maternal care amongst Tiger snakes. Tiger snakes do not
>> become more aggressive during the breeding season, but a male snake
>> tracking a female may well have his mind on other things and may be more
>> easily surprised or be in an unfamiliar environment. He may consequently
>> be more nervous if disturbed."
>> ==============
>>
>> Trust this helps in answering your question and meets your needs?
>> Apologies! did not mean to upset you.
>>
>> annonnymouse
>>
>> PS: apologies also to jonno. Did not pick up on the "goose" aspect and
>> did not set out to cause a ruckus! (or stir the family pot)
>>
>>
>
>As with most things "computer" and communication, one must be patient,
>lest one upsets those who are not so gifted in patience.
>I take the mickey out of anyone and anything, after all, were a long
>time dead, and we should have some fun.
>Geese (or is it gooses) are usually good with snakes..
>Ya should let the "goose of a man" take it out with a shotty...
>While I like some of the do gooders attitude,in letting them, live,
>theyre bit of a danger around the house, and man is the natural enemy of
>the snake. So be it.
>As far as tracing a snake and its families personal habits, thats going
>a bit far...
>
>Lets all close the subject.
But, but first lets not forget that Tiger snakes "can" be very
aggressive and dangerous.....