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Lindze
10-29-04, 01:40 PM
I was given this picture by my sister in law so sorry for the poor quality.

Reports have it that the snake was run over on a road that houses the dog sleigh teams. It measured in at 14 feet with a girth of 8.5 inches. I have no clue as to who owned it or how it got out, or even how long it was out for.

This is in the Northern Community of Thompson, Manitoba...

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/30c313ec/80eb/__sr_/9d9a.jpg?phmZpgBBw1_.yb1Y
BOAS_N_PYTHONS
10-29-04, 02:14 PM
LINDZE:

Can' t see photo...........but we Manitobans are scared now.

:monkey:

Oh I tried.

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/6114wow.jpg

LOL.

Cya...

Tony
Shad0w
10-29-04, 02:19 PM
Poor Burm,

Looks like it happened Oct 26th of this year...

Is that snow on the ground already out there?!?!?!?

YUCK!
Lindze
10-29-04, 02:29 PM
Yes its snow on the ground. we have had it since the beginning of October, lol....i happen to love it:)
Shad0w
10-29-04, 02:32 PM
hehehe sorry.. no offence :) just not a snow kinda guy :)
Lindze
10-29-04, 02:40 PM
oh you didnt offend me, sorry if i made it sound like you did, i was just stating that i like the snow:P and im happy its here already. (why else would i still be living here lol)
Shad0w
10-29-04, 02:45 PM
Lindze, where exactly do ya live anyhow?

and are herps are to come by there?
Lindze
10-29-04, 02:48 PM
I live in Northern Manitoba (canada) above the 54th parrallel, about 7.5 hours North from Winnipeg and i only know of one or two people who have snakes but now obviosly there are more. there are no wild snakes here either.
Shad0w
10-29-04, 02:51 PM
Burrrr :)
Herps hard to come by up there?
Lindze
10-29-04, 04:01 PM
yeppers, i travel 7.5 hours to get them or i pay an arm and a leg to get them flown here
BOAS_N_PYTHONS
10-29-04, 04:35 PM
LINDZE:

Great to hear another Manitoban in the community of herps.

What herps do you own?

Cya...

Tony
Lindze
10-29-04, 04:39 PM
I have 6 kings and a iguana for now. Where bouts are you in Manitoba?? Winnipeg i suppose.
michaelman25
10-30-04, 12:48 AM
i thought the only place that didn't have snakes were ireland and antartica
BOAS_N_PYTHONS
10-30-04, 01:30 PM
LINDZE:

Actually just passed Selkirk.

Cya...

Tony
RepTylE
10-30-04, 01:38 PM
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/WinnipegSun/News/2004/10/30/692874.html


This is an example of what could happen if people in the herp community aren't careful and draw bad press. The image of all of us is marred by things like this.
ydnic
10-30-04, 02:03 PM
Wow i bet who ever let that thing go is pooping their pants right now because some one is gonna know whos snake that is....
RepTylE
10-30-04, 02:17 PM
I hope so, ydnic.
Lindze
10-30-04, 02:20 PM
I dont even know whos it is and i live here, and ive been searching for other snake owners for about six months and have only turned up with a few which they only keep kings and corns. I just hope this doesnt bring a bad out come, like a bylaw or something against snakes.
Lindze
10-30-04, 02:31 PM
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/6114mobmain.jpg

heres another picture a friend emailed me, that girl (idk forsure) is HUGE. and her girth was like 16 inches....or something wow.
ydnic
10-30-04, 02:32 PM
you know that will all depend on your community. communitys can be ridiculous sometimes. Especiall community associations(not to be prejudace) that are made up by retirees and house wifes that have nothing to do and look for this type of opportunity. The good point is that your town decided to use it in their museum - that shows a great deal of interest in this occurance, however headlines can have an equally divided response. Good luck in Thompson Lindze!

Cindy
Lindze
10-30-04, 02:38 PM
Well to just to give you an idea of my city. The mayor brought in a city wide smoking ban with lots of expense in July, when the province was bringing in one in October if he would have waited he wouldnt have to pay nearly as many expenses.....the mayor here is only out to please the important people, and trust me the important people aint liking this at all.
I agree that some of the people are taking an interest but thats only a majority.

P.s. Just to point out, There are few house wives here and even less retirees....the like to go south where its warmer:)
capsicum
10-30-04, 02:49 PM
Aww, poor snake :(

Stupid person.

Former Winnipeger here :p

TK
RepTylE
10-30-04, 02:57 PM
Considering that the story made the news and was doubtless on the news wire, I doubt the "important" people will be liking that either.....................
Lindze
10-30-04, 02:59 PM
exactly.....blah i hate my city......

:( poor snake :(

sorry it makes me mad that someone is capable of dumping a beautiful animal like that