Okay is this real or photoshopped?

[Sasha2]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/gerbig4/image001.jpg

[youngster]

Faaaaaaaaake.

[stephanbakir]

No idea if its fake or not but its a hell of a shame either way.

[Sasha2]

This was sent to me from my dad in Texas.This is the text part, he didnt write it so its probably worthless.I dont believe much about anything.Although the almighty TV did have a show that talked about rattlesnakes not rattling much anymore.

Y'all need to forget about those itty, bitty snake-proof boots and find yourself a full snake-proof SUIT.., AND HAT!!!

The ranch where this big rattler was killed is outside the city of Coleman which is located in (West Texas) near Abilene . Oh, for reference, the guy stands 6'-2". Seems there's been a boom in the snake population there.
We have killed 57 rattlesnakes on two separate ranches this year. 24 @South bend & 33 @ Murray , since mid May. Not one has buzzed! We provoked one fair sized boy with a stick and he coiled & struck at the stick a couple of times before he buzzed up and rattled. The purpose of this explanation is that I have been hearing the same from fellow ranchers and hunters in regards to the lack of warning with rattlesnakes.

I had lunch with a friend today and he offered a theory about the fact that these bugs aren't rattling anymore. He raised pigs for years and reported that when he would hear a rattlesnake buzzing in the sow pen, the sows would bee line to it and fight over the snake. For the uninformed, pigs love to eat rattlesnakes. Therefore, the theory is they are ceasing to rattle to avoid detection, since there are plenty of pigs roaming the countryside.
I have a neighbor ranching lady who was bitten 3 weeks ago 2 times by the same snake without any warning....she spent 5 days in ICU, after 22 vials of anti-venom she is back at the ranch and still may lose her foot or worse yet her lower leg.
The days of perceived warning are over. Keep your boots on and use a light when out and about. As you all know, one can pop up just about anywhere! You may wish to forward this to anyone that would be interested.

[youngster]

We have killed 57 rattlesnakes

D: 57, kinda annoys me a lot.

[infernalis]

It's a photographic issue, the snake is closer to the camera than the man is, giving the illusion of the snake being much larger.

I will get a picture from my friend Don, he had his wife take a picture of him with a garter snake on a hook. Nothing was done to doctor the photo, but it really looks like he is holding up a six foot garter snake.

That would beat the world record by 2 feet.

It's all in the angle of the photo.

[youngster]

It's a photographic issue, the snake is closer to the camera than the man is, giving the illusion of the snake being much larger.

I will get a picture from my friend Don, he had his wife take a picture of him with a garter snake on a hook. Nothing was done to doctor the photo, but it really looks like he is holding up a six foot garter snake.

That would beat the world record by 2 feet.

It's all in the angle of the photo.

What he said.

[infernalis]

D: 57, kinda annoys me a lot.


Ever heard of the annual Texas rattlesnake slaughter? :mad::confused::mad:


The Sweetwater Jaycees' Annual Rattlesnake RoundUp (http://www.rattlesnakeroundup.net/)

Don't click the link if you have a weak stomach.

[youngster]

Ever heard of the annual Texas rattlesnake slaughter? :mad::confused::mad:


The Sweetwater Jaycees' Annual Rattlesnake RoundUp (http://www.rattlesnakeroundup.net/)

Don't click the link if you have a weak stomach.

Yeah but the difference in my mind is that they eat the snake in the roundups but killing 57 animals solely because they are "on your property" is just terrible. don't get me wrong though, both are very inhumane and disgusting IMO.

[Sasha2]

Im not saying I agree with those rattlesnake roundups but what is the answer? We kill mice and rats when we are infested.What are farmers/ranchers to do when their livestock is in danger. Or worse thier family because of venomous snake infestations?
Like I said Im not defending them.But you cant just go flipping that many rattlers over the fence into your neighbors yard.
Its easy for many to go freaking out because you live in a nice city with no chance of your child or dog getting bit by anything.You didnt have to do the dirty work of clearing your neighborhoods of whatever.
Anyone that can suggest a real solution is the better man, or woman.

[infernalis]

Back on topic.. no photoshopping was done to this, Here we see Don Belnap a rather large man holding a garter snake, look how big this snake seems.

It's closer to the camera than Don is, so it appears huge.

http://www.reptard.info/photo/largeflorida.jpg

[DeesBalls]

Love the pants!!!!!

[infernalis]

Love the pants!!!!!

Believe it or not, when he posted that photo on the garter snake forum, the focus shifted from the snake to Don's pants rather quick.

I'm more of a Futurama fan myself.

[RandyRhoads]

Has anyone considered that's not an atrox but C. adamanteus? What if it wasn't taken in Texas, that wouldn't be impossible for an eastern diamondback...

[infernalis]

Still in all, both photos are nearly the same pose (except Don't pet is still alive and well) so regardless of species, the snake's size is exaggerated big time.

[RandyRhoads]

Oh trust me I understand the angle is used to exaggerate it, it's used for taking pictures of "monster" fish all the time. I'm just saying on the question of it being fake or photoshoped, even if the guy is 6'2, the snake looks less than 8', wich isn't impossible for C adamanteus.

[millertime89]

I had lunch with a friend today and he offered a theory about the fact that these bugs aren't rattling anymore. He raised pigs for years and reported that when he would hear a rattlesnake buzzing in the sow pen, the sows would bee line to it and fight over the snake. For the uninformed, pigs love to eat rattlesnakes. Therefore, the theory is they are ceasing to rattle to avoid detection, since there are plenty of pigs roaming the countryside.

off topic again. This would be a product of evolution. The snakes that don't rattle are suviving and passing on their genes and the ones that do are getting eaten by the wild pigs. One pest weeding out the other so to speak.

Back on topic, you guys are correct it is a matter of perspective for that picture. Wayne, in the picture of your friend it is clearly obvious that the snake is closer to the camera as the hook is clearly larger (ie closer to the camera) than the base/handle.
The rattler in the OP is being held out away from his body, but we can only speculate how much. However based on the angle that he is holding the stick at and the fact that the tail is still touching the ground, my guess is its still a 6ft+ snake.
PS Motley Crue rules

[RandyRhoads]

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PS Motley Crue rules

What brought that on lol

[Valvaren]

"However based on the angle that he is holding the stick at and the fact that the tail is still touching the ground, my guess is its still a 6ft+ snake"

I agree with this, I can't understand how he would be holding it that far away to make it look that bit while the tail is still touching the ground.

To be honest, just because i've seen some really cool shoops, I would think its a completely different type of snake just made to look like a rattler

[Gungirl]

I have to say that I don't think the tail is touching the ground.. it only appears to be near it.

[millertime89]

What brought that on lol

Wayne's friend's shirt. In addition, Randy Rhoads was a fantastic guitarist as well.

I have to say that I don't think the tail is touching the ground.. it only appears to be near it.

It appears to have been drug a bit based on the angle of the tail to the ground, but the curve above makes me think otherwise now. Regardless, its still a rather long snake.
I'm by no means a professional, but photography is one of my other expensive hobbies. I wish there was more light so we could see a shadow.

[DeesBalls]

Believe it or not, when he posted that photo on the garter snake forum, the focus shifted from the snake to Don's pants rather quick.

I'm more of a Futurama fan myself.

I do love Futurama also!! anything Matt Groening(SP) creates is awesome! also love some Family guy too

[millertime89]

I do love Futurama also!! anything Matt Groening(SP) creates is awesome! also love some Family guy too

Both Futurama and the Simpsons are fantastic shows. Family guy has some great one-liners/scenes, but its not nearly as good as it used to be. They're running out of ideas and have been reusing the same jokes for some time now unfortunately. American dad remains entertaining, as does South Park (primarily because they push buttons most other shows won't.

[marvelfreak]

Ok along with the snake being closer to the camera. I am i the only one that notice how the ground slops down in the back ground and how the trees go inward. Towards the center of the pictures. Kind of like looking down a path. Which help makes the guy appear smaller. At least it looks that way to me.

[red ink]

If shot on film then i'd say the pic was taken with a 24mm lens, if shot on a digi then a 18mm lens. Wayne's pic would be the same but we will need him to confirm the focal length of the lens.

There's a standard beer/softdrink can next to rattle snake man's foot for comparison and by the looks of it he ain't 6 foot tall....

[Sasha2]

Wow you guys are good.I never expected such a long discussion from this.I wonder how old a snake like that is.too bad though.The pic of the garter does make it look as big as a bullsnake.