Awhile back, as a young man, I killed a few venomous snakes, but no more. Snakes are beneficial, eating mostly destructive small mammals and a few birds. The exception might be ones in your yard when you have small children but these too can be relocated. They are unique, beautiful creatures, as are you, Jean.
Fritz ________________________________ From: cavera...@aol.com [mailto:cavera...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:12 AM To: jcra...@edwardsaquifer.org; zachattackoo...@yahoo.com; Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] snakes? I visited the old Rice Grotto twice ca. 1968-1972 when I was still living in Florida, thanks to visits to an uncle in Houston. I managed to go on once caving trip with them to the hill country. A rattler was encountered on the surface some where, and promptly dispatched. (No, I don't remember the kind of weapon used.) But I do remember being the subject of good-natured ridicule when I protested, saying that the snake wasn't bothering any body. I was told something to the effect of "Leave a rattlesnake alive? We never heard of such a crazy idea, boy." Roger Moore GHG -----
