Holy Snakes, Batman!

Rockestone · 05-13-2009, 03:53 PM

Large discovery made on local Links

Beau Elrod made a startling discovery on a local golf course in Greer SC on Monday. While searching for golf balls, a weekly endeavor for Beau, on Willow Creek Golf Course, Beau thought he had stepped on a rotten fallen tree limb. “it kinda smushed under my boot and I didn’t think much of it, til it began to move.” The huge reptile revealed itself from beneath the ground cover yielding an Eastern Diamond Back Rattler that is believed to be the largest of its kind ever discovered in the United States. Weighing in at a 97 lbs and 9 feet, 1 inch - it is the biggest rattler found since Ross Allen captured one in 1969 that measured 9 feet, 1 inch but only weighed 76 lbs. Beau is awaiting the final results on his record setting capture from the South Carolina Game Wardens office. The Game Wardens office spent some time Monday afternoon surveying the area with moderate concern for the existence of additional Diamond Backs of this size. “A bite sustained from a snake of this size could be fatal due to the large amount of venom this animal produces.” The discovery was made in a creek bed that runs between the 14th and 15th holes on Willow Creek Golf Course. When contacted, Willow Creek Golf Club declined to comment.

My In Laws live on the ninth hole of this course!! I will never hunt my golf ball on this course, ever again!!

Don Fernando · 05-13-2009, 03:54 PM

light up the bbq, that is some nice meat

Mugen910 · 05-13-2009, 03:56 PM

Note to self...do not golf at Willow Creek ever!

taltos · 05-13-2009, 03:58 PM

When I was stationed at Parris Island we always took a sand wedge into the rough with us in case we ran into one of those lovelies. Hopefully we could stun it and run. Awesome looking snake.

marge796 · 05-13-2009, 03:59 PM

It's too bad the snake had to be killed.

Skywalker · 05-13-2009, 04:02 PM

That thing is huge!!!

Think of all the gophers that thing has eaten in a lifetime!!!

What killed it? Stepping on it or something else???

Rockestone · 05-13-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

That thing is huge!!!

Think of all the gophers that thing has eaten in a lifetime!!!

What killed it? Stepping on it or something else???

It's not in the article, but I'm sure my Father In Law knows him...I'll have him find out how he died. he was alive when the man stepped on him that's for sure!

MedicCook · 05-13-2009, 04:08 PM

That is a big snake. I would hate to be searching for my tee shot and have him find me.

WildBlueSooner · 05-13-2009, 04:45 PM

Wow....I would have chit all over myself. That is one large snake and me and snakes mix like enchiladas, chocolate milk, and a DPG black label

Rockestone · 05-13-2009, 05:59 PM

OK...I'm an idiot!!

I found the same picture on Snopes!!

Someone will pay for this hoax!!

Sorry Guys!

replicant_argent · 05-13-2009, 06:05 PM

Does anyone else think that guy must have steel for arms holding a 97 pound snake out at an angle like that with his body language and the right hand grip perpendicular on the grasper?

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/txsnake.asp

Rockestone · 05-13-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Does anyone else think that guy must have steel for arms holding a 97 pound snake out at an angle like that with his body language and the right hand grip perpendicular on the grasper?

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/txsnake.asp

Yes. You know I'm usually really skeptical of this type of thing....Not on this one though....Hook....Line....Sinker!!

replicant_argent · 05-13-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockestone

Yes. You know I'm usually really skeptical of this type of thing....Not on this one though....Hook....Line....Sinker!!

It's still a really big snake, and I would be out of the vicinity pretty damn quickly myself, Greg!

livwire68 · 05-13-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Does anyone else think that guy must have steel for arms holding a 97 pound snake out at an angle like that with his body language and the right hand grip perpendicular on the grasper?

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/txsnake.asp

Just thinking that! 97 lbs. that far out held by what looks like a smaller statures guy. I would give that snake in the pic. 30 lbs. A big snake yes 97 lbs for a rattler NOOO! He must have filled him with lead first! Approx 10 lbs per foot, I call BS!

kelmac07 · 05-13-2009, 08:45 PM

Holy chit...that thing is HUGE!!

ucla695 · 05-13-2009, 08:46 PM

And I thought I only had to watch out for wayward balls. That's one lucky guy to get out of it without being bitten by that beast.

Nabinger16 · 05-13-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Does anyone else think that guy must have steel for arms holding a 97 pound snake out at an angle like that with his body language and the right hand grip perpendicular on the grasper?

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/txsnake.asp

Same thing I thought when I saw the pic. Who says Hercules was just a Greek Myth.

chippewastud79 · 05-13-2009, 09:21 PM

I think I would have ran as fast as my fat legs could have taken me.

Thats good eating right there.

Sauer Grapes · 05-13-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by livwire68

Just thinking that! 97 lbs. that far out held by what looks like a smaller statures guy. I would give that snake in the pic. 30 lbs. A big snake yes 97 lbs for a rattler NOOO! He must have filled him with lead first! Approx 10 lbs per foot, I call BS!

If I saw that thing, I guarantee that the first thing I'd do is fill it with lead.

05-13-2009, 03:53 PM	#1
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Holy Snakes, Batman! Large discovery made on local Links Beau Elrod made a startling discovery on a local golf course in Greer SC on Monday. While searching for golf balls, a weekly endeavor for Beau, on Willow Creek Golf Course, Beau thought he had stepped on a rotten fallen tree limb. “it kinda smushed under my boot and I didn’t think much of it, til it began to move.” The huge reptile revealed itself from beneath the ground cover yielding an Eastern Diamond Back Rattler that is believed to be the largest of its kind ever discovered in the United States. Weighing in at a 97 lbs and 9 feet, 1 inch - it is the biggest rattler found since Ross Allen captured one in 1969 that measured 9 feet, 1 inch but only weighed 76 lbs. Beau is awaiting the final results on his record setting capture from the South Carolina Game Wardens office. The Game Wardens office spent some time Monday afternoon surveying the area with moderate concern for the existence of additional Diamond Backs of this size. “A bite sustained from a snake of this size could be fatal due to the large amount of venom this animal produces.” The discovery was made in a creek bed that runs between the 14th and 15th holes on Willow Creek Golf Course. When contacted, Willow Creek Golf Club declined to comment. My In Laws live on the ninth hole of this course!! I will never hunt my golf ball on this course, ever again!! __________________

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taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Holy Snakes, Batman! When I was stationed at Parris Island we always took a sand wedge into the rough with us in case we ran into one of those lovelies. Hopefully we could stun it and run. Awesome looking snake. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Holy Snakes, Batman! That is a big snake. I would hate to be searching for my tee shot and have him find me. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Holy Snakes, Batman! Wow....I would have chit all over myself. That is one large snake and me and snakes mix like enchiladas, chocolate milk, and a DPG black label __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

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Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: Holy Snakes, Batman! OK...I'm an idiot!! I found the same picture on Snopes!! Someone will pay for this hoax!! Sorry Guys! __________________

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replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Holy Snakes, Batman! Does anyone else think that guy must have steel for arms holding a 97 pound snake out at an angle like that with his body language and the right hand grip perpendicular on the grasper? http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/txsnake.asp __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Holy Snakes, Batman! Holy chit...that thing is HUGE!!

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ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Holy Snakes, Batman! And I thought I only had to watch out for wayward balls. That's one lucky guy to get out of it without being bitten by that beast.

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chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Holy Snakes, Batman! I think I would have ran as fast as my fat legs could have taken me. Thats good eating right there. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.