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Post by dshawn on Jun 1, 2019 4:23:19 GMT -5
At least sharks mostly stay in the water. Sharks in the snow I stand corrected.
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Post by alohastate on Jun 1, 2019 7:52:41 GMT -5
And this thread is why this Board must live on, regardless of whether you got the call.
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Post by booney58 on Jun 1, 2019 8:21:22 GMT -5
Yikes -- as to the gators AND the snakes. For the longest time I thought I'd retire to FL. What changed my mind was Hurricane Michael tearing the Panhandle a new one, although I honestly was not thrilled about dealing with the critters down there. I read a newspaper article a few years back about a gal in FL who woke up in the middle of the night with a 'someone-or-something-is-watching-me' feeling. She turned over and discovered a boa constrictor lying next to her, head on the pillow, looking at her. Of course I don't know if the story was accurate or simply another one of those "woman (or man) in FL" tales. Still gave me the creeps. Keep the windows shut at night, people, lest you find some species of large reptile grinning at you in the morning.
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Post by Pixie on Jun 1, 2019 9:35:26 GMT -5
Yikes -- as to the gators AND the snakes. For the longest time I thought I'd retire to FL. What changed my mind was Hurricane Michael tearing the Panhandle a new one, although I honestly was not thrilled about dealing with the critters down there. I read a newspaper article a few years back about a gal in FL who woke up in the middle of the night with a 'someone-or-something-is-watching-me' feeling. She turned over and discovered a boa constrictor lying next to her, head on the pillow, looking at her. Of course I don't know if the story was accurate or simply another one of those "woman (or man) in FL" tales. Still gave me the creeps. Keep the windows shut at night, people, lest you find some species of large reptile grinning at you in the morning. Oh, I am sure it was accurate. The boas have taken over in some parts of Florida. It's a good thing he was only looking at her. The large ones can constrict a person around the torso, and even small ones can constrict around the throat. While the boas are plenty creepy, they aren't nearly as bad as the poisonousness ones. They will lie in wait and not give a warning. Just bang, their fangs are in you and you are dead in less than four minutes. The most dangerous ones live in Florida. We don't have many up where I am. That thing about the snow sharks is quite disturbing, though. But I won't have to worry about that for four more months. Maybe by then I will have forgotten about it. Pixie
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Post by nylawyer on Jun 1, 2019 13:51:16 GMT -5
Is there not one Florida resident on this board ready to defend their home state? Hell, I can remember an earlier thread where multiple posters jumped up to defend NJ, and if you can find good things to say about NJ someone should be able to come up with something nice to say about the state that's the biggest tourist destination in the country. And at a time when another thread at the top of the board is filled with words lauding Jimmy Buffet (who has been known to spend some time in the Florida Keys).
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Post by stevil on Jun 1, 2019 14:32:53 GMT -5
I lived in SOFLA for 20 years. There is nothing wrong with it except for millions too many people and a huge pain of a commute. Why would they want to attract any more? The gators and pythons just add local color and tend to eliminate only the incredibly stupid.
The best thing about Florida is that it is always in the news - whether it’s the naked causeway cannibal or Gore v. Bush - so you always had something close to home to talk about. I just assumed all the idiots from elsewhere came to Florida to give it it’s unique reputation.
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Post by Prrple on Jun 1, 2019 17:37:35 GMT -5
I used to live in central Fla. The alligator issue is real. So are sinkholes, hurricanes, and snakes. I don't live there anymore. Even though I loved being near the theme parks, it wasn't worth it.
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Post by jnand on Jun 1, 2019 21:16:19 GMT -5
Still living in FL, but no need to defend it. There are 23 million people living here so for a lot, it's still a good place to live. When you think how big our country is, no matter where you go some people will love it and some hate it. The thing about FL is that there are a lot of transients as well who still consider their home state "home". And if you live in Pensacola, it is a whole different world/culture than Miami... almost like you are in 2 different floridas. But yeah, the alligators, snakes, mosquitos, and humidity, well just can't defend it, they are terrible.
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Post by Pixie on Jun 1, 2019 22:31:51 GMT -5
Still living in FL, but no need to defend it. There are 23 million people living here so for a lot, it's still a good place to live. When you think how big our country is, no matter where you go some people will love it and some hate it. The thing about FL is that there are a lot of transients as well who still consider their home state "home". And if you live in Pensacola, it is a whole different world/culture than Miami... almost like you are in 2 different floridas. But yeah, the alligators, snakes, mosquitos, and humidity, well just can't defend it, they are terrible. You forgot to mention the sharks. How could you forget the sharks? Pixie
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Post by bippity on Jun 2, 2019 11:15:01 GMT -5
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Post by Pixie on Jun 2, 2019 11:24:35 GMT -5
Considering what else is out there, I will take my chances with the birds, although this one appears to have been large and aggressive. Pixie
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Post by foghorn on Jun 2, 2019 11:59:05 GMT -5
Yikes -- as to the gators AND the snakes. For the longest time I thought I'd retire to FL. What changed my mind was Hurricane Michael tearing the Panhandle a new one, although I honestly was not thrilled about dealing with the critters down there. I read a newspaper article a few years back about a gal in FL who woke up in the middle of the night with a 'someone-or-something-is-watching-me' feeling. She turned over and discovered a boa constrictor lying next to her, head on the pillow, looking at her. Of course I don't know if the story was accurate or simply another one of those "woman (or man) in FL" tales. Still gave me the creeps. Keep the windows shut at night, people, lest you find some species of large reptile grinning at you in the morning. Oh, I am sure it was accurate. The boas have taken over in some parts of Florida. It's a good thing he was only looking at her. The large ones can constrict a person around the torso, and even small ones can constrict around the throat. While the boas are plenty creepy, they aren't nearly as bad as the poisonousness ones. They will lie in wait and not give a warning. Just bang, their fangs are in you and you are dead in less than four minutes. The most dangerous ones live in Florida. We don't have many up where I am. That thing about the snow sharks is quite disturbing, though. But I won't have to worry about that for four more months. Maybe by then I will have forgotten about it. Pixie I've heard that the feather boas aren't aggressive, in fact will try to cuddle up to you. In the case of the lady who woke up next to a boa, was it snoring? Was it trying to give her a squeeze but she was put off by it's bad breath? Maybe an over all smell of stale beer? Was it farting? or did it mention another's name in it's sleep? If so it may be a more prevalent creature found in many bedrooms throughout the nation.
But in another case a woman did ID the critter having a late night snack and it was no husband, it was a later gator: www.cbsnews.com/news/alligator-in-kitchen-11-foot-gator-breaks-into-house-in-clearwater-florida-middle-night-by-crashing-through-window/
I believe snow sharks tend to be limited to snowboarding areas and chairlifts and bars. Stay on the cross-country trails and you should be fine. Ski the biathalon course and you'll be armed! (Sharks avoid the biathalon because they are incredibly poor shots, even in the prone position.)
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Post by jnand on Jun 2, 2019 17:39:56 GMT -5
Still living in FL, but no need to defend it. There are 23 million people living here so for a lot, it's still a good place to live. When you think how big our country is, no matter where you go some people will love it and some hate it. The thing about FL is that there are a lot of transients as well who still consider their home state "home". And if you live in Pensacola, it is a whole different world/culture than Miami... almost like you are in 2 different floridas. But yeah, the alligators, snakes, mosquitos, and humidity, well just can't defend it, they are terrible. You forgot to mention the sharks. How could you forget the sharks? Pixie Yes, forgot the sharks! Probably b/c I mainly stick to land... to avoid sharks!
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Post by Pixie on Jun 2, 2019 19:11:12 GMT -5
You forgot to mention the sharks. How could you forget the sharks? Pixie Yes, forgot the sharks! Probably b/c I mainly stick to land... to avoid sharks! Probably wise. and to think I used to scuba dive and sail in that horrid state. No telling how many times I came close to death and didn't even know it. Pixie
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Jun 2, 2019 20:25:43 GMT -5
The snake on the pillow was measuring her to see if she would fit . . . in its tummy.
J
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Post by acttwo on Jun 2, 2019 23:50:11 GMT -5
The snake on the pillow was measuring her to see if she would fit . . . in its tummy. J Gahhhh!!! Dang, an old college friend keeps asking me to come to central Florida and when I was trudging to the El, headed for work, wrapped in 20 layers of clothes on the worst day of the polar vortex, well, it seemed like a decent idea. But NO WAY am I awakening to such a beast within miles, not to mention the other pillow! Don't think I will be able to sleep for weeks now! Reptiles, of the non -attorney variety, are scary! Lawyers? Not so much.
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Post by Pixie on Jun 3, 2019 6:02:22 GMT -5
The snake on the pillow was measuring her to see if she would fit . . . in its tummy. J Gahhhh!!! Dang, an old college friend keeps asking me to come to central Florida and when I was trudging to the El, headed for work, wrapped in 20 layers of clothes on the worst day of the polar vortex, well, it seemed like a decent idea. But NO WAY am I awakening to such a beast within miles, not to mention the other pillow! Don't think I will be able to sleep for weeks now! Reptiles, of the non -attorney variety, are scary! Lawyers? Not so much. Don't do it. Don't go to Florida. You are exactly the type who would be eaten by one of those creatures. Meet him/her in South Georgia. Pixie
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Post by nylawyer on Jun 3, 2019 6:40:34 GMT -5
You do know those critters don't exactly recognize borders?
In fact, I'd have to look this up, but a few years ago wasnt there a truly monstrous alligator on a gold course in South Carolina?
Plus, with global warming they will soon be swimming around Cape Cod (also, lots of sharks there as well).
The world is a truly dangerous place. I saw a rat the size of a wolverine in the garage of my office this morning, so there is just no hiding from it.
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Post by Pixie on Jun 3, 2019 7:05:02 GMT -5
You do know those critters don't exactly recognize borders? In fact, I'd have to look this up, but a few years ago wasnt there a truly monstrous alligator on a gold course in South Carolina? Plus, with global warming they will soon be swimming around Cape Cod (also, lots of sharks there as well). The world is a truly dangerous place. I saw a rat the size of a wolverine in the garage of my office this morning, so there is just no hiding from it. What you say may be true,* but it is a short sighted approach to a serious problem. There may be these creatures in other states, especially southern Louisiana, but the concentration and the breadth of species is found only in Florida. By the time the myth of global warming hits Cape Cod, I will be well beyond the population of those who care. _______ * I have seen a few Woverines in my day, and I doubt any rat could approach the size of an adult Wolverine. Not even the Norwegian Brown, which is so fond of your City.
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Post by stevil on Jun 3, 2019 7:12:03 GMT -5
You do know those critters don't exactly recognize borders? In fact, I'd have to look this up, but a few years ago wasnt there a truly monstrous alligator on a gold course in South Carolina? Plus, with global warming they will soon be swimming around Cape Cod (also, lots of sharks there as well). The world is a truly dangerous place. I saw a rat the size of a wolverine in the garage of my office this morning, so there is just no hiding from it. What you say may be true,* but it is a short sighted approach to a serious problem. There may be these creatures in other states, especially southern Louisiana, but the concentration and the breadth of species is found only in Florida. By the time the myth of global warming hits Cape Cod, I will be well beyond the population of those who care. _______ * I have seen a few Woverines in my day, and I doubt any rat could approach the size of an adult Wolverine. Not even the Norwegian Brown, which is so fond of your City. If you go to GITMO you will get to see Banana Rats - who are the real life counterparts of the ROUSs (Rodents Of Unusual Size) depicted in the Princess Bride! They especially like to come out and eat the scraps during the Mongolian BBQ at the Club. They did not appear to be aggressive, but then again they were being fed.
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