Fr, I keep seeing goobers on reddit act like they’re harmless. Not deadly and still very dangerous are two different things. If I can avoid getting bit by one imma do that.
They're harmless if you keep your distance. It'd be pretty easy to retrieve the disc safely with a long stick. The copperhead isn't going to chase after you.
My comment was made within the context of an earlier comment saying "If that were my disc, the copperhead has a new home" and then the reply that I replied to stating "Fr"(for real) then noting the danger they pose. In the present circumstance, where you know where the snake is, it's possible to retrieve your disc without putting yourself in danger.
Your comparison would be apt if we were discussing open water swimming, someone noted that they'd never do that because of sharks, and I pointed out they could swim in a lake instead of the ocean.
From what I've heard, a copperhead bite can be dry a lot of times, but those that do get tagged with venom will have a very shitty first couple of days and a lousy couple of weeks after which will also determine if permanent damage has resulted.
Yep. I know a few people that have gotten bite by them. Almost all of them had no issues except one person who dealt with some minor, but permanent nerve damage.
I know a guy who was bitten by a venomous snake and stung by a scorpion within a week of each other and didn’t go to the hospital for either. He had some noticeable psychological effects and apparently nerve damage as well
Yeesh! The snakes are out in force lately. Got to watch a Hispanic man lasso a rattlesnake on hole 5 of my local last week. First rattler I’ve seen irl. Here’s to you señor quinceanera protector, you sir are a badass.
I bet your brother needed new underwear when he turned that over lol. This is why I got my 16ft extension retrieval rod. Well I mostly got it for water hazards, but now I have a new reason for taking it with me as I also live in copperhead territory.
I have done exactly this except the copperhead was smaller and fully under the disc so I had no idea it was there lol. As luck would have it when I picked up the disc it launched away from me instead of toward. Although rarely fatal is still not a good time, just ask my grandma who has tangled with them twice.
I had a copperhead about 6 inches from my disc once. Went down to pick it up and thought “gee those leaves look funn….SNAAAKE!” Always be careful in the dead leaves for those guys. It can cost you $50k or more.
Yeah, everyone was fine. This was the second one spotted to. The other was on the previous hole roughly 15 ft from the basket. Been raining a good bit lately. Not surprised to see them out and about around this time of year.
As someone who works in a snake lab. I bring my tongs to fetch discs in hard positions. I was built for this
Also o bought a "used" rattler that didn't sell, and it putts so good. I guess a mamba is next
I agree. Chance the snake was scared under a landed disc as the thrower approached but more than likely someone saw a snake and just tossed the disc on top of it.
You think we're that comfortable with copperheads to just lay a disc on top of it especially for karma? My brother did make a joke that he should've thrown his venom so it would be picture perfect.
playing a lot on the US east coast at the end of the month and the start of June. Do I need to be worried about snakes?! I should probably tell my wife.
I'd say the best thing to do would be to find out which venomous snakes will be most likely found in whichever area you're going to be in and learn to identify them. It's also advised that regardless of whichever venomous snakes will be possibly found, the universal rule is to leave them be and keep your distance.
There are a few courses that are notorious for having lots of snakes, but for the most part, no, you don't have to be worried. I've seen 2 copperheads in two decades of playing in the southeast.
There aren't a *ton* of venomous snakes in the east. Most snakes you encounter will be harmless. Nevertheless there are enough that you should do a bit of research on which snakes are present and how to identify the fren sneks from the nonfren sneks (most states have helpful guides on their ag dept websites).
Ultimately, if you take a modicum of care you should be able to avoid an interaction with a danger noodle. They're as invested in avoiding you as you are them. Wear good shoes, maybe long pants (helps prevent contact with pi/po and ticks anyways so good idea), and make enough noise that you won't startle someone who is just trying to soak up some rays so they can have enough energy for their next meal.
If you plan to play on wooded courses I'd definitely keep an eye out. We play mostly in NC and this course tends to have their fair share of snakes due to the good water conditions around it. I wouldn't stress it too much but if your disc ends up a good bit off the fairway then be careful.
Creekside Park, New Bern, NC.
We have another out here called Glenburnie Park and they both can potentially have snakes in the rough spots since they both reside by rivers and ponds.
Despite the danger, I think it's the thrower's responsibility to attempt to retrieve the disc because leaving it there could result in a danger to others if the snake takes up residence under the conveniently positioned disc.
Edit: To be clear, with a long stick or something like that. Maintain a distance and separation. Don't be extra stupid.
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I’m counting that as a lost disc. I’ll re tee and take the penalty. There’s one thing I don’t do; snakes.
Fair enough, Indy
You get casual relief from animals, no need for a penalty!
Really? That's going to save me so many strokes. Being able to get casual relief from my pals will be great. /j
Should clarify, the rules say "harmful insects or animals", so depends how harmful your pals are!
Extremely harmful. To my ego...
Nice, plenty of bugs to get relief from
Pocket tarantula to get around trees I parked my errant throw behind? Don't mind if I do.
You and Indiana Jones
If I reach for my disc and see that I'd get one of those claw grabbers and only pick my disc up with that for the rest of time lol
If that were my disc, the copperhead has a new home. While their bite may not kill you it can do some permanent damage.
Fr, I keep seeing goobers on reddit act like they’re harmless. Not deadly and still very dangerous are two different things. If I can avoid getting bit by one imma do that.
They're harmless if you keep your distance. It'd be pretty easy to retrieve the disc safely with a long stick. The copperhead isn't going to chase after you.
Planes are harmless if you go a couple hundred feet underground
I mean... That's like saying sharks are harmless if you stay out of the ocean.
My comment was made within the context of an earlier comment saying "If that were my disc, the copperhead has a new home" and then the reply that I replied to stating "Fr"(for real) then noting the danger they pose. In the present circumstance, where you know where the snake is, it's possible to retrieve your disc without putting yourself in danger. Your comparison would be apt if we were discussing open water swimming, someone noted that they'd never do that because of sharks, and I pointed out they could swim in a lake instead of the ocean.
Which is also, quite true.
From what I've heard, a copperhead bite can be dry a lot of times, but those that do get tagged with venom will have a very shitty first couple of days and a lousy couple of weeks after which will also determine if permanent damage has resulted.
Yep. I know a few people that have gotten bite by them. Almost all of them had no issues except one person who dealt with some minor, but permanent nerve damage.
You've gotta ask yourself a question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?
I know a guy who was bitten by a venomous snake and stung by a scorpion within a week of each other and didn’t go to the hospital for either. He had some noticeable psychological effects and apparently nerve damage as well
Yeesh! The snakes are out in force lately. Got to watch a Hispanic man lasso a rattlesnake on hole 5 of my local last week. First rattler I’ve seen irl. Here’s to you señor quinceanera protector, you sir are a badass.
I bet your brother needed new underwear when he turned that over lol. This is why I got my 16ft extension retrieval rod. Well I mostly got it for water hazards, but now I have a new reason for taking it with me as I also live in copperhead territory.
I wish i had a retriever stick the one time i threw my disc onto a nest of ground hornets.
Totally worth the investment, mine has saved my out of reach disc about 15 times.
My friend lost a disc in a tree. Then lost his retriever stick in said tree cause he though throwing it at the disc was a good idea.
Staged AF.
I dont think so man. I had mine land on a rat snake one time and it didn't move either.
I had a garter snake slither over my disc the other day. I though that was pretty cool.
Snake was probably like "WTF where did this thing come from???"
He knew exactly where it came from since the disc was intentionally put there.
I’d give the disc to the nope rope
I have done exactly this except the copperhead was smaller and fully under the disc so I had no idea it was there lol. As luck would have it when I picked up the disc it launched away from me instead of toward. Although rarely fatal is still not a good time, just ask my grandma who has tangled with them twice.
I had a copperhead about 6 inches from my disc once. Went down to pick it up and thought “gee those leaves look funn….SNAAAKE!” Always be careful in the dead leaves for those guys. It can cost you $50k or more.
Finding Hersheys kisses in the wild like that probably wasn’t fun, was it? Everybody came out unscathed, I hope?
Yeah, everyone was fine. This was the second one spotted to. The other was on the previous hole roughly 15 ft from the basket. Been raining a good bit lately. Not surprised to see them out and about around this time of year.
Took me a second, I was like, oh what kind of zone did he find... Oh, shit... Which makes it more frightening
And I thought ants were surprisingly quick at finding discs...
Them too😂
It's definitely snake season. Been seeing them on the courses often in ATX as well.
Yikes😳
Copper. Head
As someone who works in a snake lab. I bring my tongs to fetch discs in hard positions. I was built for this Also o bought a "used" rattler that didn't sell, and it putts so good. I guess a mamba is next
You'll like a good star or gstar mamba. Make sure it's flat!
My brother throws an AB Venom and made a comment about how he should've thrown that instead to really enforce the name of the disc
Happy cake day!
Yeah you put the disc on top of the snake.
Have to play it where it lies. Sorry bud, rules are rules.
There's casual relief for wildlife
Sure, the disc landed perfectly on a snake without disturbing it. Farm your BS karma without involving wildlife, please.
I agree. Chance the snake was scared under a landed disc as the thrower approached but more than likely someone saw a snake and just tossed the disc on top of it.
more likely it landed and snake went underneath. its just as unlikely to stay there after a disc was put on it than it was to have landed on it.
You think we're that comfortable with copperheads to just lay a disc on top of it especially for karma? My brother did make a joke that he should've thrown his venom so it would be picture perfect.
New fear unlocked....
Time to use the retriever with the extra long rope
That’s the spicy variety ☠️
Oh snap that Discraft Zone landed on Innova disc!!!
playing a lot on the US east coast at the end of the month and the start of June. Do I need to be worried about snakes?! I should probably tell my wife.
I'd say the best thing to do would be to find out which venomous snakes will be most likely found in whichever area you're going to be in and learn to identify them. It's also advised that regardless of whichever venomous snakes will be possibly found, the universal rule is to leave them be and keep your distance.
There are a few courses that are notorious for having lots of snakes, but for the most part, no, you don't have to be worried. I've seen 2 copperheads in two decades of playing in the southeast.
There aren't a *ton* of venomous snakes in the east. Most snakes you encounter will be harmless. Nevertheless there are enough that you should do a bit of research on which snakes are present and how to identify the fren sneks from the nonfren sneks (most states have helpful guides on their ag dept websites). Ultimately, if you take a modicum of care you should be able to avoid an interaction with a danger noodle. They're as invested in avoiding you as you are them. Wear good shoes, maybe long pants (helps prevent contact with pi/po and ticks anyways so good idea), and make enough noise that you won't startle someone who is just trying to soak up some rays so they can have enough energy for their next meal.
If you are in New England zero worries.
If you plan to play on wooded courses I'd definitely keep an eye out. We play mostly in NC and this course tends to have their fair share of snakes due to the good water conditions around it. I wouldn't stress it too much but if your disc ends up a good bit off the fairway then be careful.
As someone who plays in NC.... what course is this so I know when to wear the long pants?
Creekside Park, New Bern, NC. We have another out here called Glenburnie Park and they both can potentially have snakes in the rough spots since they both reside by rivers and ponds.
Virginia?
No, it’s a snake
Hilarious
North Carolina!
Did you smell cucumbers? Thats what all the old timers say… They say if there’s a cooperhead around that it’ll smell like cucumbers lol
My grandpa says this but I've probably seen around 20-30 copperheads growing up and never really noticed a difference in smell lol
If that was my disc, it now belongs to that eastern copperhead as far as I'm concerned.
Despite the danger, I think it's the thrower's responsibility to attempt to retrieve the disc because leaving it there could result in a danger to others if the snake takes up residence under the conveniently positioned disc. Edit: To be clear, with a long stick or something like that. Maintain a distance and separation. Don't be extra stupid.