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Squirrels & nets
I've recently put netting from deck to fence to catch the leaves of my
girdled maple. What a PITA. The other day two squirrels decided to go at it on who was passing on the deck rail and who would have to jump down to the deck. King of the Rail pursued and had me worried one would fall on the net. Anyone had to deal with a squirrel in a net? Unfortunately, as leaves have collected the nets not as taut as they first looked w/o leaves. So I envision a possible disaster if a squirrels lands on them. ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us |
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"~ jan" wrote:
I've recently put netting from deck to fence to catch the leaves of my girdled maple. What a PITA. The other day two squirrels decided to go at it on who was passing on the deck rail and who would have to jump down to the deck. King of the Rail pursued and had me worried one would fall on the net. Anyone had to deal with a squirrel in a net? Unfortunately, as leaves have collected the nets not as taut as they first looked w/o leaves. So I envision a possible disaster if a squirrels lands on them. ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us Hi Jan, Never had a squirrel in one, but I have extracted gopher snakes on three separate occasions. San Diego Joe 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons. Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo. |
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On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:07:37 CST, San Diego Joe wrote:
Never had a squirrel in one, but I have extracted gopher snakes on three separate occasions. San Diego Joe I bet that was a mess. (Imaging how a snake could get really tangled up.) ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us |
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That is a new one on me! Let us know if you have to do a rescue. I
am more concerned for the net than the squirrel. Their teeth are really effective...especially if they are trapped. Jim |
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"~ jan" wrote:
On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:07:37 CST, San Diego Joe wrote: Never had a squirrel in one, but I have extracted gopher snakes on three separate occasions. San Diego Joe I bet that was a mess. (Imaging how a snake could get really tangled up.) ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us Yeah, it sure was. It could only go forward, it's scales prevented it from reversing. It was literally "ballooning" through each square of netting. There is a much longer story to one of the snakes, and I wish I had gone and gotten my camera. My wife would probably have killed me though, if I had left her holding the snake for that long. San Diego Joe 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons. Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo. |
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On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:00:26 CST, Phyllis and Jim
wrote: That is a new one on me! Let us know if you have to do a rescue. I am more concerned for the net than the squirrel. Their teeth are really effective...especially if they are trapped. Jim That's what I'm afraid of, a net full of leaves and one annoyed squirrel chewing thru to dump them all in the pond. :-( ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us |
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"San Diego Joe" wrote Anyone had to deal with a squirrel in a net? I can tell you, the easiest way to extricate them is VERY carefully. Squirrels in trouble are not prone to rational behavior, and will kick, bite, scratch and generally go nuts. They often release certain unmentionable bodily fluids as well. A large pair of thick gloves is definitely recommended. On the other hand, if you were in their place, you'd probably do the same thing. Michael New Orleans, Louisiana USA ================================================== ============== |
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On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:29:21 CST, "MLF" wrote:
I can tell you, the easiest way to extricate them is VERY carefully. Squirrels in trouble are not prone to rational behavior, and will kick, bite, scratch and generally go nuts. They often release certain unmentionable bodily fluids as well. A large pair of thick gloves is definitely recommended. Well hopefully my squirrels will stay out of the net, but if one gets in, I think letting it fully tire itself out and then long handled snips. Fix one problem, find another. :-( ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us |
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On Aug 10, 3:13 pm, ~ jan wrote:
I've recently put netting from deck to fence to catch the leaves of my girdled maple. What a PITA. The other day two squirrels decided to go at it on who was passing on the deck rail and who would have to jump down to the deck. King of the Rail pursued and had me worried one would fall on the net. Anyone had to deal with a squirrel in a net? Unfortunately, as leaves have collected the nets not as taut as they first looked w/o leaves. So I envision a possible disaster if a squirrels lands on them. ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds:www.jjspond.us I have had squirrels go over the netting supports and scamper over the net but I don't think one has ever fallen onto the net! The netting supports keeps the net taut, so I think the squirrels can get out of it pretty easily! The raccoons also skitter along the net supports real easily! I suppose a broom from the bottom to push the squirrel up or push it along to an edge would work! |
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On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:58:33 CST, chatnoir
wrote: I suppose a broom from the bottom to push the squirrel up or push it along to an edge would work! Yup, very likely the squirrel would be okay, if it didn't panic. Much like kids playing on rope nets and climbing up I imagine. ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us |
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~ jan wrote: On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:58:33 CST, chatnoir wrote: I suppose a broom from the bottom to push the squirrel up or push it along to an edge would work! Yup, very likely the squirrel would be okay, if it didn't panic. Much like kids playing on rope nets and climbing up I imagine. ~ jan I'd let the kids drop in the pond. ;-) -- To reply by email, remove the word "space" |
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pellet gun. watch the angle so you miss the pond and etc. Ingrid
(who is fighting her own battle with the tree rats) On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:00:26 CST, Phyllis and Jim wrote: That is a new one on me! Let us know if you have to do a rescue. I am more concerned for the net than the squirrel. Their teeth are really effective...especially if they are trapped. Jim |
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And who knows the political climate around Squirrel
Harrassment? The little rodents have gotten organized. It started with cute commercials on tv to improve their image (Post-its anybody?) and now I bet they've got their own lobby in WA DC. Some time back I read about a fellow who got into all sorts of trouble for allowing his dog to chase squirrels in the park. I read the story to the watergardening labradors and they just rolled their eyes. We hear about it every day however when the squirrel curses them out for chasing him from the birdseed. We're sure he must be part of the Great Squirrel Conspiracy. We caught him at it the other day http://tinyurl.com/24zngn k :-) |
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