A different kind of visitor

Tony&Cheri · 10-13-2006

This morning we were heading down 30th Ave. on the way Walmart when we saw a crowd gathered in a small parking lot. As we approached we saw a number of police officers with more arriving. Was it an accident? A crime of some sorts? As we got nearer we saw the problem. A very large Boa Constrictor, several feet long was sunning itself on the concrete. The cops were joking about who was going to pick it up and carry it away. We left before they asked for voluteers. As Jimmy Buffet says, "It's a jungle out here kiddies!"

trekker · 10-13-2006

Gee Tony, I thought that you would be the big brave guy and take it home as a unique addition to the jungle garden.

palmtreegirl · 10-13-2006

EWWW! I'm glad I didn't see on while we were down there!

Bren · 10-13-2006

WOW !!! Glad I didn't see it I am scared as #$% of snakes.I can't even stand looking at them threw glass at a zoo, hope they did not kill and put it back in the jungle where it belongs......

**Jesus** · 10-13-2006

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Originally Posted by Tony&Cheri

A very large Boa Constrictor, several feet long was sunning itself on the concrete. The cops were joking about who was going to pick it up and carry it away. We left before they asked for voluteers. As Jimmy Buffet says, "It's a jungle out here kiddies!"

And where is you camera when you need it the most?
That is the question I ask myself several times a year!!!!!!

timbit · 10-13-2006

On our very first trip to Cozumel there was a fellow who came to the resort about the same time every day and brought this HUGE snake so that people could have their picture taken with it.

I am so terrified of snakes that whenever we saw him I made sure that I went to the opposite end of the resort whenever they appeared.

StewartG · 10-13-2006

Boas, unless they have been mistreated, are usually very non-aggressive and easy to handle. I've kept several snakes in my life, and boas are always the easiest to handle and least likely to bite your friends!

WornOutTire · 10-13-2006

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Originally Posted by StewartG

Boas, unless they have been mistreated, are usually very non-aggressive and easy to handle. I've kept several snakes in my life, and boas are always the easiest to handle and least likely to bite your friends!

I know OF a few women that have them for special pets.

::Mac D:: · 10-14-2006

I have actually seen one in the Hotel Zone in Cancun. It was in the little jungle area next to the Royal Mayan. I didnt touch it but my brother made sure to chase me with it.

SarahB · 10-14-2006

Papa T, weren't you looking for one for some kind of nasty sounding drink?!

Tony&Cheri · 10-14-2006

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Originally Posted by SarahB

Papa T, weren't you looking for one for some kind of nasty sounding drink?!

No, sweetie. I was looking for a rattlesnake to make Tequila con Cascabel. Recipe: put a rattlesnake in a large jar of tequila and have him release his venom. Drink tequila. Then drink some other tequila to take the taste out of your mouth. Boast to your friends about what a badass you are.

A boa constrictor would take up the whole damn jar--no room for the tequila. And these guys don't have venom. The venom is what makes you...ahem...strong.

--Papa T.

Here, snakey snakey snakey...

itsmysecondtime · 10-14-2006

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Originally Posted by StewartG

Boas, unless they have been mistreated, are usually very non-aggressive and easy to handle. I've kept several snakes in my life, and boas are always the easiest to handle and least likely to bite your friends!

What happens when one of these friends falls out of favor? Is it immediately apparent to the boa?

mfl*s queen · 10-14-2006

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Originally Posted by StewartG

Boas, unless they have been mistreated, are usually very non-aggressive and easy to handle. I've kept several snakes in my life, and boas are always the easiest to handle and least likely to bite your friends!

According to my Game Warden husband, you are absolutely correct.

J Man · 10-14-2006

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Originally Posted by Jesus

And where is you camera when you need it the most?
That is the question I ask myself several times a year!!!!!!

I am sure the policemen would want a tip for you taking a picture of the snake. Every one else that has an animal wants money if you take a picture.

cuffedlinks · 10-14-2006

You know somehow, I could see Cheri with a boa.

The feathered variety, however.

10-13-2006	#1 (permalink)
Tony&Cheri livin' the dream Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 2,231	A different kind of visitor This morning we were heading down 30th Ave. on the way Walmart when we saw a crowd gathered in a small parking lot. As we approached we saw a number of police officers with more arriving. Was it an accident? A crime of some sorts? As we got nearer we saw the problem. A very large Boa Constrictor, several feet long was sunning itself on the concrete. The cops were joking about who was going to pick it up and carry it away. We left before they asked for voluteers. As Jimmy Buffet says, "It's a jungle out here kiddies!"

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trekker into ruins Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 73	Gee Tony, I thought that you would be the big brave guy and take it home as a unique addition to the jungle garden.

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palmtreegirl beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 253	EWWW! I'm glad I didn't see on while we were down there!

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Bren life=playa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Beautiful BC Canada Posts: 921	WOW !!! Glad I didn't see it I am scared as #$% of snakes.I can't even stand looking at them threw glass at a zoo, hope they did not kill and put it back in the jungle where it belongs......

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timbit way into it Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 210	On our very first trip to Cozumel there was a fellow who came to the resort about the same time every day and brought this HUGE snake so that people could have their picture taken with it. I am so terrified of snakes that whenever we saw him I made sure that I went to the opposite end of the resort whenever they appeared.

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StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 13,389	Boas, unless they have been mistreated, are usually very non-aggressive and easy to handle. I've kept several snakes in my life, and boas are always the easiest to handle and least likely to bite your friends!

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::Mac D:: lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 17	I have actually seen one in the Hotel Zone in Cancun. It was in the little jungle area next to the Royal Mayan. I didnt touch it but my brother made sure to chase me with it.

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SarahB añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Playa...now Iowa Posts: 2,897	Papa T, weren't you looking for one for some kind of nasty sounding drink?!

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cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	You know somehow, I could see Cheri with a boa. The feathered variety, however.

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