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Darwin by Gila Monster #19233747 02/21/24 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 581 Upper Michigan O Oldidaho OP Campfire Regular OP Oldidaho Campfire Regular O Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 581 Upper Michigan Dude in Colorado died when his pet Gila Monster, "Winston", latched onto his hand. Girl friend called 911, said he was "vomiting violently and ceased breathing." Took four days in the hospital to finally die. FAFO. Source: Faux news.

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Oldidaho #19233856 02/21/24 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,300 Likes: 1 Tucson, Az. Azshooter Campfire Tracker Azshooter Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,300 Likes: 1 Tucson, Az. Here is the link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/g...man-who-owned-reptile-as-pet/ar-BB1iCceB Only a fool would handle a gila monster! This one was found dead on the bottom of the pool. Otherwise I would not be holding it. Would have loved to have had the skin but the penalties are very severe. I buried it. Last edited by Azshooter; 02/21/24.

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Oldidaho #19233952 02/21/24 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,910 Likes: 2 Pearland, Texas A asheepdog Campfire Regular asheepdog Campfire Regular A Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,910 Likes: 2 Pearland, Texas Why would you want a pet that can kill you? Kinda like someone owning a pet cobra or other venomous reptile. They are not exactly loyal like dogs. NRA Endowment Member

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster asheepdog #19233961 02/21/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,510 Likes: 22 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,510 Likes: 22 Filer, ID Originally Posted by asheepdog Why would you want a pet that can kill you? Kinda like someone owning a pet cobra or other venomous reptile. They are not exactly loyal like dogs. There are how many pit bull owners in this country? “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Oldidaho #19233965 02/21/24 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 56,228 Likes: 28 In the Swamps DigitalDan Campfire Kahuna DigitalDan Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2004 Posts: 56,228 Likes: 28 In the Swamps Stupid wins again! I am..........disturbed. Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Oldidaho #19234004 02/21/24 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 12,148 Likes: 16 Texas R rainshot Campfire Outfitter rainshot Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 12,148 Likes: 16 Texas Some people never learn.

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Oldidaho #19234007 02/21/24 Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 15,342 Likes: 26 E earlybrd Campfire Ranger earlybrd Campfire Ranger E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 15,342 Likes: 26 Real bright idea

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Rock Chuck #19234016 02/21/24 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 96,074 Likes: 19 J jaguartx Campfire Oracle jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 96,074 Likes: 19 Originally Posted by Rock Chuck Originally Posted by asheepdog Why would you want a pet that can kill you? Kinda like someone owning a pet cobra or other venomous reptile. They are not exactly loyal like dogs. There are how many pit bull owners in this country? Boom. Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster rainshot #19234020 02/21/24 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 96,074 Likes: 19 J jaguartx Campfire Oracle jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 96,074 Likes: 19 Originally Posted by rainshot Some people never learn. Or they learn too late. Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Oldidaho #19234040 02/21/24 Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 5,492 Likes: 1 KillerBee Campfire Tracker KillerBee Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 5,492 Likes: 1 If the idiot had watched Treasure of Sierra Madre, he may have thought twice about being bestest friends with one. Last edited by KillerBee; 02/21/24. KB

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Oldidaho #19234042 02/21/24 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,949 Likes: 3 SE_WI Mr_TooDogs Campfire Outfitter Mr_TooDogs Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,949 Likes: 3 SE_WI From that link: Quote NEW YORK MAN WHO SMUGGLED PYTHONS INTO THE US BY HIDING THEM IN HIS PANTS SENTENCED TO PROBATION, FINED $5K I'll tell ya, some people do weird stuff GOA

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Azshooter #19234058 02/21/24 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,004 Likes: 2 SD R ruffcutt Campfire Tracker ruffcutt Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,004 Likes: 2 SD Originally Posted by Azshooter Here is the link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/g...man-who-owned-reptile-as-pet/ar-BB1iCceB Only a fool would handle a gila monster! This one was found dead on the bottom of the pool. Otherwise I would not be holding it. Would have loved to have had the skin but the penalties are very severe. I buried it. Cool little creature, too bad you couldn’t get it mounted. "I was born in the log cabin I helped my grandfather build"

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster jaguartx #19234175 02/21/24 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,639 Likes: 2 Communist Mexifornia F funshooter Campfire Outfitter funshooter Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,639 Likes: 2 Communist Mexifornia Originally Posted by jaguartx Originally Posted by rainshot Some people never learn. Or they learn too late. Yep But he stilled learned a big lesson

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Azshooter #19234248 02/21/24 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,137 Likes: 1 South Carolina MadMooner Campfire Ranger MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,137 Likes: 1 South Carolina Originally Posted by Azshooter Here is the link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/g...man-who-owned-reptile-as-pet/ar-BB1iCceB Only a fool would handle a gila monster! This one was found dead on the bottom of the pool. Otherwise I would not be holding it. Would have loved to have had the skin but the penalties are very severe. I buried it. Make a nice wallet. “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster asheepdog #19234250 02/21/24 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,049 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID. deerstalker Campfire Outfitter deerstalker Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,049 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID. Originally Posted by asheepdog Why would you want a pet that can kill you? Kinda like someone owning a pet cobra or other venomous reptile. They are not exactly loyal like dogs. besides, being married takes care of that itch. the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Rock Chuck #19234257 02/21/24 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 12,050 Likes: 41 mountains of central PA gunchamp Campfire Outfitter gunchamp Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 12,050 Likes: 41 mountains of central PA Originally Posted by Rock Chuck Originally Posted by asheepdog Why would you want a pet that can kill you? Kinda like someone owning a pet cobra or other venomous reptile. They are not exactly loyal like dogs. There are how many pit bull owners in this country? No doubt!

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Mr_TooDogs #19234310 02/21/24 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,267 Likes: 13 south texas-Corpus Christi stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,267 Likes: 13 south texas-Corpus Christi Originally Posted by Mr_TooDogs From that link: Quote NEW YORK MAN WHO SMUGGLED PYTHONS INTO THE US BY HIDING THEM IN HIS PANTS SENTENCED TO PROBATION, FINED $5K I'll tell ya, some people do weird stuff My buddy used to wrap the boas up in his socks in his luggage when he flew back from S.A. God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Oldidaho #19234503 02/21/24 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,659 Likes: 21 Metairie, LA PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,659 Likes: 21 Metairie, LA Gila Monster bites are almost never fatal. This was probably a result of the jab.

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Oldidaho #19234550 02/21/24 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,267 Likes: 13 south texas-Corpus Christi stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,267 Likes: 13 south texas-Corpus Christi He's partying with the warthog guy now. God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter

Re: Darwin by Gila Monster Mr_TooDogs #19234617 02/21/24 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 15,599 Likes: 8 The Great Southwest CCCC Campfire Ranger CCCC Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 15,599 Likes: 8 The Great Southwest Originally Posted by Mr_TooDogs From that link: Quote NEW YORK MAN WHO SMUGGLED PYTHONS INTO THE US BY HIDING THEM IN HIS PANTS SENTENCED TO PROBATION, FINED $5K I'll tell ya, some people do weird stuff What - you mean that you don't have a python in your pants? NRA Member - Life, Benefactor, Patron