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2. Long handled axe or shovel, yes. Anything else? no

Tue Aug 14, 2018, 11:55 AM

Aug 2018

Last edited Tue Aug 14, 2018, 12:44 PM - Edit history (1)

On edit... I try to let them escape when possible... unless they are a direct threat.

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Does anyone have first hand knowledge about the effectiveness of using a [View all] in2herbs Aug 2018 OP

Not sure about Rattlers or if they are even protected as a species, But Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #1

I would hate to try this and make it mad without killing it. in2herbs Aug 2018 #4

Shotgun would be the best bet then. Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #8

Might want to check Federal law, also. sl8 Aug 2018 #7

Long handled axe or shovel, yes. Anything else? no hlthe2b Aug 2018 #2

Might ruin the meat safeinOhio Aug 2018 #3