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Post by Beangirl on May 13, 2009 21:06:49 GMT -5
I just read in our local newspaper about a family who went to Rose Hills Memorial Park to visit the grave of a loved one. They had a small child and a two year old with them. As they approached the grave site there was a Diamond Back rattlesnake all curled up on the headstone! Instead of "getting the heck out of Dodge," which I would have done the Dad tries to "Shoo" away the rattler. Of course he is bitten. NOW... they call 911 and he goes to ICU where he receives anti venom. He is fine now but is going to sue the cemetery for not having "snake warning" signs. My Take on this?? I don't care if it was the Tomb of Christ! If I see a rattle snake I'm gone!
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Post by Mahnarch on May 14, 2009 1:02:39 GMT -5
Ohhhhhhh.... Man...
I need two things:
A beer
And a baseball bat....
preferably a baseball bat from Classic - but, I have yet to receive one...
Beans; you're local.
Can you drop kick this guy in the chest for me?
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Post by Blastgirl on May 14, 2009 2:21:47 GMT -5
It's people and bad decisions all over. Lucky that guy didn't suffer worse. I'm with Beangirl you don't mess with potentially dangerous Animals.
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Post by Demona on May 14, 2009 13:04:33 GMT -5
Your topic might be better off in the Vent forum or the current events one. Anyway, it's amazing how people love playing the victim and blaming others for unfortunate things. The snake could have come from anywhere, and if the cemetery was more in the city it's not common to find something like that. Unless you know how to handle poisonous snakes, LEAVE THEM THE F*CK ALONE! He made a bad decision.
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Post by Phil on May 14, 2009 13:17:39 GMT -5
I hate storys like this. Arrrr. It's like when are we finally responsible for ourselves?
I remember a guy kicking up the plate on a lawn mower to end up getting his foot chopped. He tries to hold the maunfactures responsible.
Well stupid, old Mr. Toro put that plate there for a reason.
The snake is in what he thinks is his home. So the guy was actually the invader. Better to come back when Mr. Snake is not home.
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Post by Beangirl on May 14, 2009 21:21:59 GMT -5
This story did not make me mad. It made me laugh. I don't understand people sometimes. There is a reason reptiles have survived for so long in the world. They are vicious. Same thing with a black bear. Come across one of those and guess who is going to win? It's kind of like " Bringing a knife to a gun fight." Southern California is pretty Urban but we do have wildlife and hills mean snakes. Diamond backs are rare here. Our climate is just made for snakes. Hot and dry.
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Post by Blastgirl on May 15, 2009 1:01:25 GMT -5
Snakes always symbolize something to be afraid of to me. I know most Snakes are not harmful. I just don't speak their language well enough to ask them one at a time if they're dangerous or not. "Excuse me Mr Python, are you going to kill me?
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Post by Mahnarch on May 16, 2009 23:05:03 GMT -5
Mr. Python: "What? Me? Noooo!!! Why don't you come over by my swamp and we'll discuss this over biscuits and tea..."
HAA!!! This is good stuff.
I should write it down..... somehow...
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Post by Blastgirl on May 17, 2009 1:23:28 GMT -5
Can you hold the Python accountable for assault if he told you he wasnt' going to attack you but once he ran out of biscuits he bit you?
"That snake promised me that he wasn't going to hurt me and he bit me."
Judge: Haven't you ever been told not to trust a Snake in the Grass?
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Post by Mahnarch on May 17, 2009 18:02:31 GMT -5
Mr. Python's Lawyer: [/i]"Your Honor. My client clearly said that he wasn't going to hurt the Plaintiff. The events that occurred didn't inflict harm. In fact; the Plaintiff didn't feel pain until [/i]after the puncturing event."
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Post by Phil on May 17, 2009 18:43:36 GMT -5
And who knows a snake better than a lawyer?
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Post by farti1 on May 17, 2009 20:31:53 GMT -5
And who knows a snake better than a lawyer? AMEN  |
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Post by Blastgirl on May 19, 2009 0:38:43 GMT -5
And who knows a snake better than a lawyer? AMEN Good retort Phil. |
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Post by Mahnarch on May 19, 2009 1:30:54 GMT -5
OH, man!
Phil's a quick one!
I salute you, good sir!
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Post by Phil on May 19, 2009 14:12:57 GMT -5
Thanks.
People do need to use better judgment though. Most animals are not civilized. 'So Mr Python we are just here to see our friend's grave we wish you no trouble.
The snake like any other wild animal sees contact as someone who wants to eat him. So its for keeps from his view.
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Post by Classicblast on May 20, 2009 1:11:57 GMT -5
Most accidents could be avoided with better decision making.
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Post by Phil on May 20, 2009 13:40:23 GMT -5
Most accidents could be avoided with better decision making. That is a very true statement. |
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Post by dannyboy on May 23, 2009 11:39:28 GMT -5
That kind of reminds me of the McDonalds hot coffee suite a bunch of years ago. It's stupid that people aren't smarter about their own well being. They have to put up signs now so that you know that the coffee is going to be hot. How stupid.
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