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Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 9, 2023 8:49:47 GMT JoeP likes this

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Peggy Jones, 64, was mowing her lawn last month [in Texas] when a passing hawk dropped a snake on her before swooping down to angrily try to reclaim its meal. The snake wrapped itself around her arm and began striking her face as the bird sunk its talons deep into her flesh. article

OK, that's it, I'm never going to Texas.

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Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 9, 2023 14:03:54 GMT

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Aug 9, 2023 8:49:47 GMT tangent said:

Peggy Jones, 64, was mowing her lawn last month [in Texas] when a passing hawk dropped a snake on her before swooping down to angrily try to reclaim its meal. The snake wrapped itself around her arm and began striking her face as the bird sunk its talons deep into her flesh. article

OK, that's it, I'm never going to Texas.

Wise. And this doesn't even address the likes of Abbott, Cruz, and Paxton. Texas has a disgusting excess of dirtbags and shitheads.

Elis Senior lady Posts: 9,167	Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 9, 2023 15:05:51 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Elis on Aug 9, 2023 15:05:51 GMT The snake alone sounds scary.

whollygoats Senior members Turgid Member Posts: 8,381	Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 9, 2023 20:06:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by whollygoats on Aug 9, 2023 20:06:14 GMT To be honest, that scenario could happen in a lot of places in North America other than just Texas. Then, you see, there is Florida.
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tangent Administrator Nothing in particular! Updating Status Posts: 15,419	Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 10, 2023 8:47:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tangent on Aug 10, 2023 8:47:22 GMT And, of course, Australia, where you risk bumping into a kangaroo. Further information: New York Times article
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Moose Psychotic potato dwarf Posts: 19,379	Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 12, 2023 0:18:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Moose on Aug 12, 2023 0:18:53 GMT Or the infamous drop bear The above scenario really does sound unfortunate though.
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tangent Administrator Nothing in particular! Updating Status Posts: 15,419	Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 12, 2023 7:56:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tangent on Aug 12, 2023 7:56:41 GMT The nearest equivalent in the UK is raining cats and dogs.

kingedmund Senior members Posts: 2,737	Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 14, 2023 16:35:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingedmund on Aug 14, 2023 16:35:44 GMT That stuff is rare but pretty much happens all over the world. Never allow your small dog out without supervision. Hawks, eagles, and kites will get those.

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Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 14, 2023 19:46:24 GMT via mobile whollygoats likes this

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Aug 9, 2023 8:49:47 GMT tangent said:

Peggy Jones, 64, was mowing her lawn last month [in Texas] when a passing hawk dropped a snake on her before swooping down to angrily try to reclaim its meal. The snake wrapped itself around her arm and began striking her face as the bird sunk its talons deep into her flesh. article

OK, that's it, I'm never going to Texas.

There's a safer solution: just don't mow your lawn

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kingedmund Senior members Posts: 2,737	Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 22, 2023 13:25:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingedmund on Aug 22, 2023 13:25:23 GMT Lol. I don’t mow.

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Which is probably why it never happened to you KE

My neighbour is absolutely obsessed with mowing by the way. He is either mowing the lawn or taking care of the mower. My bet is he's compensating for something

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kingedmund Senior members Posts: 2,737	Snakes dropping from the sky Aug 23, 2023 14:00:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingedmund on Aug 23, 2023 14:00:16 GMT Lol. Compensating for a beautiful yard. I can do that but I’ll pay someone and disappear. 😂 oh look my yards pretty. Then go in and not think about it as I hate yard work.