the job from hell.

newguy18 · 28th February 2009, 08:58 AM

this is what i've been working on this week,still not done.The pics only tell about half the story.

newguy18 · 28th February 2009, 08:59 AM

one more

Eric Frei · 28th February 2009, 04:15 PM

Looks like a job for a bobcat and 18" chipper

newguy18 · 28th February 2009, 04:45 PM

Or a legion of mexicans.

I've already seen 5 rattlesnakes on this job.

clementine · 1st March 2009, 11:24 AM

Looks like hard work Bill.
So, if you get bitten by a rattler, do you have time to drive to the hospital or call the medics?
Make sure you wear good thick leather boots and very (temperatures allowing) heavy trousers.
Do you carry anti-venom or is it hard to come by or very expensive?

Questions! questions!

treevet · 1st March 2009, 11:48 AM

You found your camera.

Don't the rattlesnakes make it easy for you to find them?

That's like working in a minefield...you should get some hazard pay. I would think it is a little cool for them to be real active, even down in Dead Twig.

newguy18 · 1st March 2009, 11:56 AM

We've been in the high 80's during the day Dave,plenty warm enough,definatly hazardous,Nick,hospital is about 6 blocks away so there would be time for me to get there if i got bite,definatly heavy work boots and 2 pair of pants.Oh the trouble with the rattlers is that they won't always rattle before biting so i really watch where i step.Hey Dave,maybe send me the dingo next week?

treevet · 1st March 2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

We've been in the high 80's during the day Dave,plenty warm enough,definatly hazardous,Nick,hospital is about 6 blocks away so there would be time for me to get there if i got bite,definatly heavy work boots and 2 pair of pants.Oh the trouble with the rattlers is that they won't always rattle before biting so i really watch where i step.Hey Dave,maybe send me the dingo next week?

If Steve Irwin was still around we could send him in there to clear the area. Saw him do it once on TV in a military training area. Miss Ole Stevo. "What a little beauty"

Eric Frei · 1st March 2009, 01:18 PM

I hate snakes, scare the crap out of me.

treevet · 1st March 2009, 02:35 PM

If I saw 5 rattlers and some of them don't rattle....I'd walk on that job Bill.

newguy18 · 1st March 2009, 02:44 PM

It almost done Dave,I was a good 6-8 feet from them when i saw the snakes,after i saw them i took the rest of that day off.I'm pretty sure that me going in there and cutting and move logs out was disturbing a nest.I also id'd the rattlers as pygmy rattlers,they're not as deadly as diamondbacks,but if they bite you in the right spot,they could kill you but if you immune is good then its unlikely.

treevet · 1st March 2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

It almost done Dave,I was a good 6-8 feet from them when i saw the snakes,after i saw them i took the rest of that day off.I'm pretty sure that me going in there and cutting and move logs out was disturbing a nest.I also id'd the rattlers as pygmy rattlers,they're not as deadly as diamondbacks,but if they bite yuo in the right spot,they could kill you but if you immune is good then its unlikely.

Lots and lots of pain involved with or without dieing I bet.

newguy18 · 1st March 2009, 04:50 PM

Yep,which is why i do everything possible to prevent getting bit,including talking to the client[a good friend btw]into renting a loader to come in and remove all the wood i have already cut up,i'm beging to think a match and some gas would have been a better solution.

treevet · 1st March 2009, 05:24 PM

Can't the guy rent a mini skid for you with a grapple?

Tell him to get his a$$ out there with them snakes haha.

Therrin · 1st March 2009, 09:20 PM

My area is famous for the Mojave Green rattlesnake. Apparently they're a bit deadlier than the basic variety. Still, people get bit all the time and rarely ever die from it. It's supposed to be excruciatingly painfull though.

People dont carry antivenin(antivenom). You have to get it at the hospital. First they test to see if you're allergic or not. If you *are*, it can kill you if given in the dose you would normally take.

And then there's different kinds... they work differently on different people; and expirations, injections, etc... It's not really a kit you carry around with you. Best to just make sure you can get to a hospital quickly!

Btw, 2 summers ago I was walking just after sunset and heard a *crunch....RATTLE!!!* under my right foot. Stepped right on one and didnt even see it till it got pissed off!
Heh.... there are few things which will make you take off running as quickly.

newguy18 · 2nd March 2009, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treevet

Can't the guy rent a mini skid for you with a grapple?

Tell him to get his a$$ out there with them snakes haha.

I said he was renting a loader to remove the wood up there.The man is a good friend and one of my best clients.I'm the only he will call to do any form of treework.

fatdog · 2nd March 2009, 11:23 AM

Well , looks like it kept you busy for a day or so. I had one like that just a few weeks ago. At least it been cold enough up here didn't have a snake problem . But everything was covered with vines. H.o. said that he had killed two good size snake in there this summer. But it work

newguy18 · 2nd March 2009, 11:29 AM

Lots of weeds and vines there too,i get to go back tommorow.He and his wife invited me out to dinner when the job is done,on top of getting paid so it'l lall be fine.

fatdog · 2nd March 2009, 12:08 PM

Eat good !

treefeller · 3rd March 2009, 10:41 AM

Looks like a nightmare job, as for snakes

the nearest we have are worms

Klaymeb · 3rd March 2009, 12:09 PM

I've got a snake

but having a pet corn snake isn't quite the same as stumbling across a venomous one, lol

newguy18 · 3rd March 2009, 12:11 PM

I should have had a gun in my truck when i saw them,snake is good eating.

28th February 2009, 08:58 AM	#1
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	the job from hell. this is what i've been working on this week,still not done.The pics only tell about half the story. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

28th February 2009, 08:59 AM	#2
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: the job from hell. one more Attached Thumbnails __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

28th February 2009, 04:15 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	Re: the job from hell. Looks like a job for a bobcat and 18" chipper __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

28th February 2009, 04:45 PM	#4
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: the job from hell. Or a legion of mexicans.I've already seen 5 rattlesnakes on this job. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

1st March 2009, 11:24 AM	#5
clementine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 509	Re: the job from hell. Looks like hard work Bill. So, if you get bitten by a rattler, do you have time to drive to the hospital or call the medics? Make sure you wear good thick leather boots and very (temperatures allowing) heavy trousers. Do you carry anti-venom or is it hard to come by or very expensive? Questions! questions! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken!

1st March 2009, 11:48 AM	#6
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: the job from hell. You found your camera. Don't the rattlesnakes make it easy for you to find them? That's like working in a minefield...you should get some hazard pay. I would think it is a little cool for them to be real active, even down in Dead Twig.

1st March 2009, 11:56 AM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: the job from hell. We've been in the high 80's during the day Dave,plenty warm enough,definatly hazardous,Nick,hospital is about 6 blocks away so there would be time for me to get there if i got bite,definatly heavy work boots and 2 pair of pants.Oh the trouble with the rattlers is that they won't always rattle before biting so i really watch where i step.Hey Dave,maybe send me the dingo next week? __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

1st March 2009, 01:18 PM	#9
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	Re: the job from hell. I hate snakes, scare the crap out of me. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

1st March 2009, 02:35 PM	#10
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: the job from hell. If I saw 5 rattlers and some of them don't rattle....I'd walk on that job Bill.

1st March 2009, 02:44 PM	#11
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: the job from hell. It almost done Dave,I was a good 6-8 feet from them when i saw the snakes,after i saw them i took the rest of that day off.I'm pretty sure that me going in there and cutting and move logs out was disturbing a nest.I also id'd the rattlers as pygmy rattlers,they're not as deadly as diamondbacks,but if they bite you in the right spot,they could kill you but if you immune is good then its unlikely. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler Last edited by newguy18; 3rd March 2009 at 12:12 PM.

1st March 2009, 04:50 PM	#13
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: the job from hell. Yep,which is why i do everything possible to prevent getting bit,including talking to the client[a good friend btw]into renting a loader to come in and remove all the wood i have already cut up,i'm beging to think a match and some gas would have been a better solution. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

1st March 2009, 05:24 PM	#14
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: the job from hell. Can't the guy rent a mini skid for you with a grapple? Tell him to get his a$$ out there with them snakes haha.

1st March 2009, 09:20 PM	#15
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: the job from hell. My area is famous for the Mojave Green rattlesnake. Apparently they're a bit deadlier than the basic variety. Still, people get bit all the time and rarely ever die from it. It's supposed to be excruciatingly painfull though. People dont carry antivenin(antivenom). You have to get it at the hospital. First they test to see if you're allergic or not. If you are, it can kill you if given in the dose you would normally take. And then there's different kinds... they work differently on different people; and expirations, injections, etc... It's not really a kit you carry around with you. Best to just make sure you can get to a hospital quickly! Btw, 2 summers ago I was walking just after sunset and heard a crunch....RATTLE!!! under my right foot. Stepped right on one and didnt even see it till it got pissed off! Heh.... there are few things which will make you take off running as quickly.

2nd March 2009, 11:23 AM	#17
fatdog Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: auburn,ga Posts: 37	Re: the job from hell. Well , looks like it kept you busy for a day or so. I had one like that just a few weeks ago. At least it been cold enough up here didn't have a snake problem . But everything was covered with vines. H.o. said that he had killed two good size snake in there this summer. But it work

2nd March 2009, 11:29 AM	#18
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: the job from hell. Lots of weeds and vines there too,i get to go back tommorow.He and his wife invited me out to dinner when the job is done,on top of getting paid so it'l lall be fine. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

2nd March 2009, 12:08 PM	#19
fatdog Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: auburn,ga Posts: 37	Re: the job from hell. Eat good !

3rd March 2009, 10:41 AM	#20
treefeller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: aaa Posts: 224	Re: the job from hell. Looks like a nightmare job, as for snakes the nearest we have are worms

3rd March 2009, 12:09 PM	#21
Klaymeb Sappling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 9	Re: the job from hell. I've got a snake but having a pet corn snake isn't quite the same as stumbling across a venomous one, lol

3rd March 2009, 12:11 PM	#22
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: the job from hell. I should have had a gun in my truck when i saw them,snake is good eating. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

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