Sunday, May 15, 2011

Snake Bite Update

Potter coming this morning.  Still in pain and has huge neck.  Copperhead bites have been common for us living in the middle of the forest.  I think all the dogs have been tasted by the snake at least once, one dog twice.  The lucky dog who has been bitten twice (Jasper ~ see his pic) might not survive another bite, so he's always on a short-leash.  This a.m. update, there's a black snake in my birdhouse. I am SO mad.  Be careful where you place your hands out there digging around in your dirt. Debi
Posted by Debi at 5:00 AM

9 comments:

  1. Sherri B.May 15, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Snakes..Ugh. My hubby is from the South, Louisiana and Ft. Bragg when in the military. He told me you are to wear boots every time you go out to garden in the yard. We are supposed to have bad snakes in Eastern Washington and Oregon but don't hear too much about them...I would be mad too if a snake were in with my chickens!

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  2. L. D. May 16, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I am glad Potter is a little better. That must be a continuous bother living among those kinds of snakes. Iowa had rattlesnakes but we have developed enough land to eliminate them. Garter snakes are our only problem, not poisonous but like to over populate the property. I ship them to the farm fields a few miles away.

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  3. Content in a CottageMay 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Poor Potter. I have lots of non-poisonous snakes on my property and my dog always goes after them. I just googled to see if New Jersey has any poisonous ones and we have two but they are rarely seen. I like it that snakes eat mice because I'm terrified of them. Snakes not so much. Your farm is beautiful.

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  4. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I'm so sorry to read about your dog Debi! I can't imagine witnessing that. We have garter snakes around here but I have plenty of garlic planted and it keeps them away. I don't blame you for being upset, and now a snake is in the birdhouse? What can you do about it?
    All the best, hope your dog is better.
    Hugs Rosemary...X

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  5. Treasure Island OldiesMay 16, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Hi Debi,
    Glad you found my Blog and I sure hope you stop by for some great music at my show. treasureislandoldies.com

    All the very best to you and hope your dog gets through the snake bite without too much difficulty or pain.
    Michael

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  6. MeghanMay 17, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    OH that poor dog of yours! I am glad that he is doing better!

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  7. Garden Antqs VintageMay 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Hi Debi, so sorry to hear about your little pup. Hope he is better soon and on the road to recovery. I hate snakes as does my husband and he's always trying to put out poisen for them. Thanks for your sweet comment and hope you have a great week, T

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  8. debMay 19, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    what a cool blog glad I found you! I will be back often!!!!

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  9. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Hope Potter recovers completely. Our female rottweiler was bitten by a timber rattler in our backyard 3 years ago. Here's the link to my movie showing her swollen neck.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHo1R9lnW4c

    Stupid snakes.
    Di

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