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  1. November 8th, 2008, 10:34 PM #1
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    Default Unwanted visitor

    I have been after this visitor for some time. He was living under the ramp outside the back door. Just happened to have the long handled shovel handy.

    Its a 5 foot brown snake, in the top 3 or 4 most deadly snakes in the world.

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  2. November 8th, 2008, 10:58 PM #2
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    *Faints and falls onto the ground*
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    Here in Texas, people pull out shotgun for that!
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    you have such delightful *pets* in Australia!
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    Eugh! Not a fan of these at all! I would never be able to sleep at night if I knew there was one under the back door!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lizgeo View Post
    Here in Texas, people pull out shotgun for that!
    Mine wasn't with in easy reach.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bench72 View Post
    Eugh! Not a fan of these at all! I would never be able to sleep at night if I knew there was one under the back door!
    There is no drama really. I knew where he was, all I needed was for him to stick his head out but he was all out so the target was much bigger.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cindiras View Post
    you have such delightful *pets* in Australia!
    We have some terrific pets here. Not that you would want to cuddle them.
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    I actually feel sorry for the "lil" bugger
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