Author Topic: Guns for killing snakes (Read 5835 times)

Silat · « **on:** July 02, 2007, 12:02:44 PM »

Im assuming a 22 using rat shot is what I want. Any recommendations for the brand of revolver to look for?

Shamus · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:05:27 PM »

Try a cinder block

shamus

whiteman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:16:02 PM »

shovel or garden hoe work for me, I have a friend that uses a pellet rifle.

Wolfala · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:19:10 PM »

Tippmann A-5

http://www.tippmann.com/product_guide/markerDetails.aspx?categoryid=1

Maniac · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:21:19 PM »

Shotgun?!

Meatwad · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:44:24 PM »

Lawnmower

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

*chop klunk crunch splatter*

Use a rider if you can. Snake guts arent fun when they are splattering on your legs

Dux · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:53:07 PM »

Don't know anything about it other than it exists...
http://www.bondarms.com/

Elfie · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2007, 01:01:57 PM »

Weedeaters work too.

Frodo · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2007, 01:33:55 PM »

They make a 22 round with very small shot. You have to get close, as they are not very accurate.

But a stick,broom handle, garden hoe work best. Unless you are scared of snakes.

Frodo

Shifty · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2007, 01:38:45 PM »

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Originally posted by whiteman
shovel or garden hoe work for me, I have a friend that uses a pellet rifle.

My wife is 4-0 against snakes in the yard with a hoe. We've come across four snakes this year while working in the yard, before I can determine if they are poisonous or not........ THUNK!!! Judy whacks them in half with the hoe. The last time it happened I said " Hey baby don't do that so quick. Let me determine if it's a good snake".

"It's a good snake now" she said."

Last Saturday I went out to the shed to get birdseed for the feeders. The shed was full of mice who had torn into the bird seed bag. I'm hiding the hoe.

SirLoin · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2007, 01:41:50 PM »

What kind of snakes are they?

Shifty · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2007, 01:47:52 PM »

The first one was a Copperhead, a good kill IMO.

The last three have just been what people call gopher snakes around here. Nonpoisonous rodent eaters. We've had a lot of rain this Spring and Summer, it's driving them out more.

Silat, I don't know if this is actually works or if it's just old legend. My father taught me while hunting as a boy. If you have a rifle and stick it out towards the snake. The snake will raise it's head right in front of the barrel as if to strike. making your shot easier. I never tried it. I rather shoot at one with a rifle or shotgun than get close with a pistol though. Espeically if your talking rattlesnakes, or cottonmouths.

Suave · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2007, 01:57:04 PM »

Why do you want to kill snakes?

Most people who get bitten by snakes are people who are trying to kill them. But since you're in portland oregon that's not really an issue.

Silat · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2007, 02:14:14 PM »

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Originally posted by Suave
Why do you want to kill snakes?

Most people who get bitten by snakes are people who are trying to kill them. But since you're in portland oregon that's not really an issue.

LOL.. Not a real snake hunter amongst you:)
Its for a friend in Texas.

Shifty · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2007, 02:19:17 PM »

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Originally posted by Silat
LOL.. Not a real snake hunter amongst you:)
Its for a friend in Texas.

Sheesh save yourself some money. I got a hoe I'll sell you for cheap.