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Rattlesnake vs. Our Cat - Show and Tell Time

Started by 68X426, June 10, 2014, 01:38:16 AM

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68X426

June 10, 2014, 01:38:16 AM
Our cat loves killing lizards.  I sure wish he had a taste for gopher and mouse.  He doesn't exactly earn his keep.  :rotz:

So now he's in the cat hospital with a rattlesnake bite.  He killed the snake (I'm impressed :o) but he's unrecognizable due to the swelling - he ballooned from 10 pounds to about 25 pounds of swollen mess in just minutes.  He'll live.

Here's the rattler in a pickle jar - about 18 inches long, about an inch thick, just one little rattle.  Even the little ones can be bad ass, at least until he met our bad ass cat.









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JB400

#1
June 10, 2014, 01:43:56 AM
That's pretty impressive considering the younger rattlers' venom is more potent than older ones. :o  You have one lucky kitty :2thumbs:

Mopar Nut

#2
June 10, 2014, 02:04:16 AM
This gives a new meaning to 9 lives.   :angel:

Hope your cat recovers soon.
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charge69

#3
June 10, 2014, 11:07:28 AM
Bad-azz cat and I hope he recovers soon!  My cats (2 of them) do not exactly earn their keep around here either but, they are wonderful pets!  They are, also, lizard catching and killing machines!

Todd Wilson

#4
June 10, 2014, 11:18:17 AM
Wow that's crazy! Hope the cat gets threw it.............. The little ones are sometimes more nasty then the big ones. Where was the snake and cat at when the battle took place?


Todd

GPULLER

#5
June 10, 2014, 11:19:13 AM
You can keep your rattle snakes, mosquitoes don't seem so bad now.

Indygenerallee

#6
June 10, 2014, 11:45:42 AM
 :o
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Cooter

#7
June 10, 2014, 11:46:07 AM
That's a badass cat.
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69rtse4spd

#8
June 10, 2014, 01:03:24 PM
Wow, glad to hear he is going to make it, are you ging to call him Mongoose.

68X426

#9
June 10, 2014, 01:52:53 PM

Yes, he'll make it. Red is his name.  We chose not to do the anti-venom method - it's $600.  I really like this cat but they do have 9 lives.  So the vet cleaned up his wounded leg and chest (the snake struck twice based on the 4 wounds and then Red clamped down on the head and kilt him).  I wasn't home at the time, my wife was, and she can be bad ass when called upon.  This all took place at our front door step, blood everywhere.  (We live on five acres in the mountains and wilderness is right out the front door.)

My wife grabbed the shovel we keep ever at the ready, pinned down the snake, pulled the cat's mouth of the rattler's head (Red is a born killer and would not release the snake).  Wifey determined the snake was dead, so she forced open Red's mouth.  Got him into the carrier and drove to town to the vet.  When she came home she pulled out the tape measure, and then threw the rattler into the jar with rubbing alcohol.

The cat comes home tomorrow with 4 holes in him and a bunch of medication.  He is missing lots of hair from getting the vet shave routine.  He will be hell to live with now as he tells the other cats his big snake story.  I hope he stays humble.  I'm going to kiss him.



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We are Here from The Government and
We Want to Help You.

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69wannabe

#10
June 10, 2014, 08:34:56 PM
Lil fellow deserve's a nice big piece of bologna when he comes home!!!!!  :yesnod:

Mopar Nut

#11
June 12, 2014, 03:08:08 AM
Quote from: 69wannabe on June 10, 2014, 08:34:56 PM
Lil fellow deserve's a nice big piece of bologna when he comes home!!!!!  :yesnod:
Cook the snake up and give the cat a tasty meal.
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69rtse4spd

#12
June 12, 2014, 09:21:32 PM
Glad to hear, as he tells all his cat buddies the story, the snake will be 6 footer. :lol:.

TUFCAT

#13
June 13, 2014, 05:20:23 PM
Quote from: 68X426 on June 10, 2014, 01:52:53 PM

The cat comes home tomorrow with 4 holes in him and a bunch of medication.  He is missing lots of hair from getting the vet shave routine.  He will be hell to live with now as he tells the other cats his big snake story.  I hope he stays humble.  I'm going to kiss him.



Awe, that's love!  :icon_smile_wink:  You've got a sweet TUFCAT there!  :yesnod:

FlatbackFanatic

#14
June 14, 2014, 06:12:49 PM
I'm glad your cats going to be OK. That's one bad ass cat.  :2thumbs:
Flatback Fanatic, Kurt  , MN

AKcharger

#15
June 15, 2014, 07:37:45 AM
Quote from: 68X426 on June 10, 2014, 01:52:53 PM

...He will be hell to live with now as he tells the other cats his big snake story.  I hope he stays humble.  I'm going to kiss him. :rofl: :rofl:


Tilar

#16
June 15, 2014, 07:49:06 AM
I hate snakes... with a passion... and will turn around just so I can go back and run over one crossing the road.
Dave  

God must love stupid people; He made so many.


JB400

#17
June 15, 2014, 10:24:55 AM
  No need in killing  it just because you don't like em.

RallyeMike

#18
June 16, 2014, 01:04:44 AM
Cool story! Three cheers for Red, the hero cat.
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#19
June 16, 2014, 01:10:45 AM
It's OK, turn around, kill it.
R/Tree

Bob T

#20
June 16, 2014, 02:47:52 AM
Da Da Da dah da Da Top Cat!

What a tough little critter he is, quite impressive.
Was a bit surprised that the venom didn't bowl him though.

Glad we don't have snakes out here mate  :cheers:
Old Dog, Old Tricks.

TUFCAT

#21
June 16, 2014, 08:50:23 PM
Post a picture of Red..... I'd love to see him!  :yesnod: :2thumbs:

68X426

#22
June 16, 2014, 11:36:54 PM

He gave me this pic to post.  He's a prima donna at this point.






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We are Here from The Government and
We Want to Help You.

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TUFCAT

#23
June 17, 2014, 07:29:23 AM
Dude that's funny!!  :rofl:

TruckDriver

#24
June 17, 2014, 05:44:32 PM
 :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
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68X426

#25
June 28, 2014, 12:45:39 AM
Quote from: TUFCAT on June 16, 2014, 08:50:23 PM
Post a picture of Red..... I'd love to see him!  :yesnod: :2thumbs:

Had trouble getting a pic.  Red will not let his bare belly be seen, but here's his naked leg anyway.

He's doing great, full recovery.  He's a happy guy, a real people cat, but you wouldn't know it from the sneer on his face.  He's quite self satisfied.








The 12 Scariest Words in the English Language:
We are Here from The Government and
We Want to Help You.

1968 Plymouth Road Runner, Hemi and much more
2013 Dodge Challenger RT, Hemi, Plum Crazy
2014 Ram 4x4 Hemi, Deep Cherry Pearl
1968 Dodge Charger, 318, not much else
1958 Dodge Pick Up, 383, loud
1966 Dodge Van, /6, slow

polywideblock

#26
June 28, 2014, 12:58:18 AM
looks like he's getting ready to get a tat   


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TUFCAT

#27
June 28, 2014, 08:03:17 AM
Great looking boy!

twodko

#28
June 28, 2014, 06:22:27 PM
True to form........

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#29
June 28, 2014, 07:47:56 PM
Cool looking cat  :yesnod:
PETE

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Bob T

#30
July 12, 2014, 09:31:12 PM
Quote from: polywideblock on June 28, 2014, 12:58:18 AM
looks like he's getting ready to get a tat   

True, it'll be

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