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[kafenes]

i didn't read this whole thread, so i don't know if this one came up, but you can try mothballs. i know rats/mice don't like mothballs, it MIGHT work for snakes as well. if they are the kinds of snakes that like to eat rats and mice, at least there would be less rats and mice around, which in turn would mean less snakes.

Thanks GG I am writing an article about getting rid of snakes in the garden and was looking for "old wives tales" you know - the old sayings that are sometimes true and sometimes not ? I think you may be right about mothballs though - snakes are "blind" without their taste and smell and mothballs are certainly smelly!!! Thanks again......
Tess

I wonder what they do with the moths after they remove their balls.

[denizaksulu]

In Cyprus it is called a 'Fina'. It is about a meter long and thick and has a very short thin tail. I don't think it is the same as an Adder but more like a Viper.

This viper is also called gufi in Cyprus

Iceman, 'Goufi' in Cypriot also means 'Deaf'. I don't know which word came first. Probably from 'Deaf as a snake'.

now that you mention the meaning of the word...in Turkish the snake is also known as sagir yilan (deaf snake)
I the willages they also call it dagarcik yilani (dagarcik is the traditional bag made of sheep skin carried by shepherds)

Well, all snakes are deaf. But they feel vibration. I have heard of an old lady in Larnaca who used to play the piano at home and every time she started playing a black snake would crawl in from the window, lie across on top of the piano and enjoy the vibration (I am sure Deniz will have a comment for this ). When she stopped the snake would leave. The shepherd's bag in Greek Cypriot is a 'Vourka'.

LOOK KAFENES, JUST BECAUSE ONCE I HAD A VERY GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH ORACLE, DOES NOT MAKE ME A SNAKE EXPERT.ok?

Sorry about the caps.

Yes they indeed do feel the vibrations. Whether walking nearby or the timbre of mens voice. They are better 'hearers' than us humans.

[purdey]

Hunters are at risk in season in the mountains. Hence a request from our Muchtar for snake boots from the USA. I never wear anything other than calf high boots when up there, vibration again can trigger a defensive strike from a snake.

[tessintrnc]

i didn't read this whole thread, so i don't know if this one came up, but you can try mothballs. i know rats/mice don't like mothballs, it MIGHT work for snakes as well. if they are the kinds of snakes that like to eat rats and mice, at least there would be less rats and mice around, which in turn would mean less snakes.

Thanks GG I am writing an article about getting rid of snakes in the garden and was looking for "old wives tales" you know - the old sayings that are sometimes true and sometimes not ? I think you may be right about mothballs though - snakes are "blind" without their taste and smell and mothballs are certainly smelly!!! Thanks again......
Tess

I wonder what they do with the moths after they remove their balls.

And have you ever wondered what species of moth has balls that big???

[kafenes]

In Cyprus it is called a 'Fina'. It is about a meter long and thick and has a very short thin tail. I don't think it is the same as an Adder but more like a Viper.

This viper is also called gufi in Cyprus

Iceman, 'Goufi' in Cypriot also means 'Deaf'. I don't know which word came first. Probably from 'Deaf as a snake'.

now that you mention the meaning of the word...in Turkish the snake is also known as sagir yilan (deaf snake)
I the willages they also call it dagarcik yilani (dagarcik is the traditional bag made of sheep skin carried by shepherds)

Well, all snakes are deaf. But they feel vibration. I have heard of an old lady in Larnaca who used to play the piano at home and every time she started playing a black snake would crawl in from the window, lie across on top of the piano and enjoy the vibration (I am sure Deniz will have a comment for this ). When she stopped the snake would leave. The shepherd's bag in Greek Cypriot is a 'Vourka'.

LOOK KAFENES, JUST BECAUSE ONCE I HAD A VERY GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH ORACLE, DOES NOT MAKE ME A SNAKE EXPERT.ok?

Sorry about the caps.

Yes they indeed do feel the vibrations. Whether walking nearby or the timbre of mens voice. They are better 'hearers' than us humans.

Maybe Oracle can come and lie on my piano when I'm playing. BTW it is a grand.

[kafenes]

i didn't read this whole thread, so i don't know if this one came up, but you can try mothballs. i know rats/mice don't like mothballs, it MIGHT work for snakes as well. if they are the kinds of snakes that like to eat rats and mice, at least there would be less rats and mice around, which in turn would mean less snakes.

Thanks GG I am writing an article about getting rid of snakes in the garden and was looking for "old wives tales" you know - the old sayings that are sometimes true and sometimes not ? I think you may be right about mothballs though - snakes are "blind" without their taste and smell and mothballs are certainly smelly!!! Thanks again......
Tess

I wonder what they do with the moths after they remove their balls.

And have you ever wondered what species of moth has balls that big???

Can only be Cypriot.

[tessintrnc]

Hunters are at risk in season in the mountains. Hence a request from our Muchtar for snake boots from the USA. I never wear anything other than calf high boots when up there, vibration again can trigger a defensive strike from a snake.

Is it rude to ask if you wear stockings with those high boots? Or am I being too personal

[denizaksulu]

In Cyprus it is called a 'Fina'. It is about a meter long and thick and has a very short thin tail. I don't think it is the same as an Adder but more like a Viper.

This viper is also called gufi in Cyprus

Iceman, 'Goufi' in Cypriot also means 'Deaf'. I don't know which word came first. Probably from 'Deaf as a snake'.

now that you mention the meaning of the word...in Turkish the snake is also known as sagir yilan (deaf snake)
I the willages they also call it dagarcik yilani (dagarcik is the traditional bag made of sheep skin carried by shepherds)

Well, all snakes are deaf. But they feel vibration. I have heard of an old lady in Larnaca who used to play the piano at home and every time she started playing a black snake would crawl in from the window, lie across on top of the piano and enjoy the vibration (I am sure Deniz will have a comment for this ). When she stopped the snake would leave. The shepherd's bag in Greek Cypriot is a 'Vourka'.

LOOK KAFENES, JUST BECAUSE ONCE I HAD A VERY GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH ORACLE, DOES NOT MAKE ME A SNAKE EXPERT.ok?

Sorry about the caps.

Yes they indeed do feel the vibrations. Whether walking nearby or the timbre of mens voice. They are better 'hearers' than us humans.

Maybe Oracle can come and lie on my piano when I'm playing. BTW it is a grand.

I am sure you are not boasting. Will she be impressed or will she show her fangs?

[zan]

There seems to be only one snake that is dangerous to humans on the island and that is the Adda. There are a few more that are but apparently their teeth are set too far back in their mouths to do any harm to us. So I would say...Identify the Adda and leave the rest alone.

That’s an Adder you turnip!

No! Thats a Viper you fish.......You can take the hook out of your mouth now

[webbo]

In Cyprus it is called a 'Fina'. It is about a meter long and thick and has a very short thin tail. I don't think it is the same as an Adder but more like a Viper.

This viper is also called gufi in Cyprus

Iceman, 'Goufi' in Cypriot also means 'Deaf'. I don't know which word came first. Probably from 'Deaf as a snake'.

now that you mention the meaning of the word...in Turkish the snake is also known as sagir yilan (deaf snake)
I the willages they also call it dagarcik yilani (dagarcik is the traditional bag made of sheep skin carried by shepherds)

Well, all snakes are deaf. But they feel vibration. I have heard of an old lady in Larnaca who used to play the piano at home and every time she started playing a black snake would crawl in from the window, lie across on top of the piano and enjoy the vibration (I am sure Deniz will have a comment for this ). When she stopped the snake would leave. The shepherd's bag in Greek Cypriot is a 'Vourka'.

LOOK KAFENES, JUST BECAUSE ONCE I HAD A VERY GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH ORACLE, DOES NOT MAKE ME A SNAKE EXPERT.ok?

Sorry about the caps.

Yes they indeed do feel the vibrations. Whether walking nearby or the timbre of mens voice. They are better 'hearers' than us humans.

Maybe Oracle can come and lie on my piano when I'm playing. BTW it is a grand.

Confused as to who is paying who here!

Bubbles x