One of my younger brothers just killed a timer rattler. I killed one a week ago both about 3 ft. Me a .38 shot shell, him, a Stihl.
Not a fan of killing just for the sake of killing. Were the snakes a threat to you? Were they a threat to anyone else? Or did you just kill them for the sake of killing them so you can post here like a "big" man? I just looked up timber rattlers in KY. This is what I found:
"Timber Rattlesnakes are a true sign of wilderness. In Kentucky, these secretive and nonaggressive animals most frequently occur in areas with low human population densities. Because of their rarity, Timber Rattlesnakes are considered a “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources."
Somehow I don't think a KY game warden would be thrilled with you admitting that your family killed two of them.
Come on up here, spend a summer logging on one of our
little mountains.
First thing in the morning, you need to check the oil in the
equipment. Just walk on over there. Through the busted up bark
and snaggs. Don't worry about what might be in there.
Just reach in that engine bay, grab that dipstick. Something
might grab you back.
After you have spent some time thinking about almost every move you
make, and how you make it, sometime, you will start killing them.
A friend couldn't let his garage door up if it was warm out.
Especially in the spring, fall, or at night. Timber rattlers
would come in. He killed them.
Imagine working around your house, and being concerned about every
step, looking all around everything you wanted to pick up.
If they aren't near people, I'm glad they are there.
Otherwise, I get rid of them.
