Centipede... - Page 2

toddnbecka · 03-12-16, 01:13 AM

I mix my scotch with Drambuie and a bit of honey, smooth and sweet.

dannybgoode · 03-12-16, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by toddnbecka

I mix my scotch with Drambuie and a bit of honey, smooth and sweet.

Hmmmm. The only thing that ever goes in my scotch is a drop of spring water if the whiskey needs it. Sometimes just a hint of water brings out the peppery flavours.

If the whiskey doesn't need it it doesn't get it.

I am however a whiskey snob and could happily $90-150 on a bottle.

Doug 351 · 03-12-16, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybgoode

Hmmmm. The only thing that ever goes in my scotch is a drop of spring water if the whiskey needs it. Sometimes just a hint of water brings out the peppery flavours.

If the whiskey doesn't need it it doesn't get it.

I am however a whiskey snob and could happily $90-150 on a bottle.

You got it....except for a couple of things....I've got throat Cancer...(in remission....knock on wood) but all that radiation has removed my ability to enjoy hot peppers or straight alcohol....so I have to chase down any 80 proofish alcohol down with water...but it doesn't mean I can't still detect and savour quality.....(even if I can't afford it!!!!)

And yeah....I'm not even sure if the best quality lowland single malts are available in America....and yeah...a good scotch is gonna cost $150.... but I prefer to describe it as "smoky"....not peppery.

dannybgoode · 03-12-16, 11:09 AM

Your more than excused then!

Depends on the malt as to whether it is smokey (Talisker Storm for example - sensational whiskey and over here goes for the equivalent of around $50) or peppery (Laphroaig Quarter Cask or 15yo - nearer the $90+ range).

Laphroaig is particularly peppery and peaty. The Talisker very smokey and salty. Then everything in-between.

Sure the UK has its faults but a lack of all priced, good quality whiskey isn't one of them

mysticmoon · 03-12-16, 02:41 PM

Yikes.... I could never own one, they freak me out too much. Tarantulas, lizards, snakes, cool. But no centipedes for me lol.

LouB747 · 06-06-16, 08:38 PM

This is by far the coolest centipede I've found.

http://youtu.be/cC_TthRVal4

**Pareeeee** · 06-07-16, 07:46 AM

I can't offer much advice about keeping them. I've only handled wild centipedes.

I've been stung by one of those tiny Garden Centipedes before. Felt like a bee sting, quite painful. Can't imagine being stung by one of those big guys! (I say "stung" because echnically centipedes don't bite, they have modified "legs" next to their head which they use to envenomate their prey.) Being stung was MY fault, I trapped thr centipede in my hand and it attacked in self defense.

House Centipedes are my favourite ones to handle around here. Awesome little creatures.

I've often admired the giant centipedes and considered them as a pet. I don't want to get into raising feeder insects, though...

toddnbecka · 06-08-16, 12:01 AM

You actually handle house centipedes? I see them occasionally, usually in the basement, never really bother with them though. Buggers are very fast-moving, more trouble to catch than it would be worth. I once saw a mid-size house centipede get tangled in a spider web along the wall/floor. When the spider came down to get its meal the centipede bit the spider, apparently killing it almost instantly. Their venom isn't something I'd care to experience personally, lol.

**Pareeeee** · 06-09-16, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by toddnbecka

You actually handle house centipedes? I see them occasionally, usually in the basement, never really bother with them though. Buggers are very fast-moving, more trouble to catch than it would be worth. I once saw a mid-size house centipede get tangled in a spider web along the wall/floor. When the spider came down to get its meal the centipede bit the spider, apparently killing it almost instantly. Their venom isn't something I'd care to experience personally, lol.

Yes!
Proof:
https://youtu.be/Y_vgZ2i9QtY

I've never had a Centipede act aggressively except for the time I grasped one between thumb and forefinger. It defended itself effectively.
The (native varieties, anyway) generally only bite when threatened. Same with spiders.

Doug 351 · 06-10-16, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybgoode

It very much depends on the Scotch and whether you've mixed it with anything. A nice neat Laphroaig or Talisker and yes you have a get out...

Well......the quality isn't a concern when the QUANTITY causes you to bust your head while trying to simply weed your garden!