boinky 0 #1 May 16, 2006 If you'll remember, I had a major scorpion problem when I first moved to this state in September. I lost track of how many of those damned things I killed, but I know it was over 4 dozen. Then I move to a new place. No more scorpions! [B]YAY! Now: *I've learned what "sugar" ants are. *I've learned to battle wasps that are trying to build nests on my back porch. *I didn't run in fear when there was a snake sunbathing across my front walkway-I just stepped over him. *When the neighborhood cat ate one of the birds that I feed in the back yard, I just picked up the half-eaten carcass and threw it in the trash dumpster. *My newest concern is the rat I saw wandering around my hallway at 2 a.m. this morning when I was on the computer. While I didn't run screaming out of the house when I saw it (in fact it ran when I moved), my glances DO keep straying to the hallway while I sit here at the computer. What if I get up in the middle of the night to go potty and accidentally step on the little bastard? I can't help but get the feeling that the wildlife in this state is trying to make me go back to Georgia. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 May 16, 2006 QuoteIf you'll remember, I had a major scorpion problem when I first moved to this state in September. I lost track of how many of those damned things I killed, but I know it was over 4 dozen. Then I move to a new place. No more scorpions! [B]YAY! Now: *I've learned what "sugar" ants are. *I've learned to battle wasps that are trying to build nests on my back porch. *I didn't run in fear when there was a snake sunbathing across my front walkway-I just stepped over him. *When the neighborhood cat ate one of the birds that I feed in the back yard, I just picked up the half-eaten carcass and threw it in the trash dumpster. *My newest concern is the rat I saw wandering around my hallway at 2 a.m. this morning when I was on the computer. While I didn't run screaming out of the house when I saw it (in fact it ran when I moved), my glances DO keep straying to the hallway while I sit here at the computer. What if I get up in the middle of the night to go potty and accidentally step on the little bastard? I can't help but get the feeling that the wildlife in this state is trying to make me go back to Georgia. ________________________________________ It's a test! Livin' in Texas, you learn real quick to get wasp & hornet spray, lots of Raid, roach killer, D-Con and traps and watch for snakes... especially the 'noisy' ones! If, that snake on your front porch is a 'bull snake'... it's good! It'll keep the 'rattle-bugs' away and cut down the rodent population. If, it's a rattler... kill it! Chop the head off and show your friends all the 'rattlers'. Bull snakes may look like a rattle snake at first but, you'll notice a difference in the coloring and diamond shapes of the two. You'll be all-right. Ya' just gotta be tough! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #3 May 16, 2006 Quote It's a test! Livin' in Texas, you learn real quick to get wasp & hornet spray, lots of Raid, roach killer, D-Con and traps and watch for snakes... or just find some spiders (the big black and yellow garden spiders work the best) to keep the wasp & hornet population down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #4 May 16, 2006 Maybe ya got cooties"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #5 May 16, 2006 QuoteMaybe ya got cooties _________________________________ All girls got cooties... don't they? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #6 May 16, 2006 QuoteQuote It's a test! Livin' in Texas, you learn real quick to get wasp & hornet spray, lots of Raid, roach killer, D-Con and traps and watch for snakes... or just find some spiders (the big black and yellow garden spiders work the best) to keep the wasp & hornet population down. ___________________________________ They work, great! Just that girls don't care too much for 'em! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #7 May 16, 2006 Well, it wasn't rattling...so I left it alone and let it continue sunbathing. But it obviously didn't do anything about the rodents, huh? As far as being tough....if I want to stay in Texas, I don't have a choice, do I? I'll just have to be S[/BLUE][RED]U[/RED][BLUE]P[/BLUE][RED]E[/RED][BLUE]R[/BLUE][RED]N[/RED][BLUE]I[/BLUE][RED]N[/RED][BLUE]A[/BLUE][RED]![/RED][BLUE]![/BLUE][RED]![/RED][BLUE]![/BLUE] Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #8 May 16, 2006 Quoteor just find some spiders (the big black and yellow garden spiders work the best) to keep the wasp & hornet population down. You're not tricking ME that way.... Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #9 May 16, 2006 QuoteMaybe ya got cooties[B]MAYBE!!!! [/B] Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 May 16, 2006 QuoteWell, it wasn't rattling...so I left it alone and let it continue sunbathing. But it obviously didn't do anything about the rodents, huh? As far as being tough....if I want to stay in Texas, I don't have a choice, do I? I'll just have to be S[/BLUE][RED]U[/RED][BLUE]P[/BLUE][RED]E[/RED][BLUE]R[/BLUE][RED]N[/RED][BLUE]I[/BLUE][RED]N[/RED][BLUE]A[/BLUE][RED]![/RED][BLUE]![/BLUE][RED]![/RED][BLUE]![/BLUE] _________________________________________ There ya' go! You'll be all-right. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #11 May 16, 2006 I havent had many animal experiences here yet.... I went looking for scorpians but to no avail.... Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #12 May 16, 2006 QuoteI went looking for scorpians but to no availI could probably go to my old residence and find ya' a few! Wouldn't you rather have a rat? I happen to have one of those handy right now! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #13 May 16, 2006 I had a pet rat once, they are awesome pets.... but he wasnt wild so I am not sure I could handle a wild rat.... so ummmm you can keep him and uhhh thanks for the offer? Were going to Natural Bridge this weekend , maybe Ill see some creatures there....Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #14 May 16, 2006 You need to come up further north where the nice creatures are. I've got a rabbit living in my backyard right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #15 May 16, 2006 Hey, I like rabbits. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #16 May 16, 2006 QuoteHey, I like rabbits. 3 S's? Snakes, Spiders, and Scorpions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #17 May 16, 2006 Was it really a rat, or was it a glorified mouse? Mice are no biggie, but no one, including Texans, should have to share quarters with rats. They can have the allys, the houses are ours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #18 May 16, 2006 Quote3 S's? Snakes, Spiders, and Scorpions? [B]VERY GOOD!!! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #19 May 16, 2006 Honey, I'm not THAT "citified." I know the difference between a mouse and a rat. I'm sorry I didn't have my camera ready just waiting for it to wander down MY hallway. Hmmm....you know...now that I think of it...you [B]DID threaten a night "visitor." This was all [B]YOUR doings, wasn't it? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #20 May 16, 2006 So it was a rat after all?? Goooood.....gooooood..... You didn't happen to see if it had anything strapped to it's back did you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #21 May 16, 2006 QuoteYou didn't happen to see if it had anything strapped to it's back did you? Not this time, but since the exterminator can't be here until Thursday...I'm sure I'll get another chance to inspect him more thoroughly..and I'll have my camera ready this time! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #22 May 16, 2006 QuoteI had a pet rat once, they are awesome pets.... You didn't eat him,did ya??"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid_Icarus 0 #23 May 16, 2006 Better than the creatures in my state. They just found the PLAGUE in them!!!!! http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_3827495 ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #24 May 16, 2006 so, has anyone else heard of how rats can eat through the plumbing, then crawl out the toilet!! kinda kreepy.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #25 May 16, 2006 Oh...thanks for THAT bit of knowledge Now I'll be paranoid while going potty too!Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
