Watch out when kiting Central Oregon

ansarha · Since 01 Jul 2006 112 Posts Redmond Oregon Stoked

went out on sunday to get a session in at Prineville Reservoir. you never know what you will find when your out. was only 3 feet from the kite

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

now that's a timber rattler
they can be quite a bit darker on the westside also .

I lived in Yoncalla for a couple years and it was infested with rattlers
we had a couple in an aquarium
trying to feed them mice
Didn't work and some friends said if we didn't get rid of them they wouldn't come over anymore .
I didn't mind handling them but
When I chopped the head off ,
I picked up the body and the bloody stub came around and struck my arm
now that was too much!

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Jun 30, 08 7:59 am

sweet avatar

Ike · Since 12 Mar 2008 216 Posts Central Oregon Stoked

So how was it, Did you get in on any of those thunderstorm winds? Your wives get any pictures? Smile

ansarha · Since 01 Jul 2006 112 Posts Redmond Oregon Stoked

i pulled out right before the thunder storms but 2 hours before the wind cranked up and all the boats pulled off the lake. seemed like i had the lake to myself. i will post some photos

Ike · Since 12 Mar 2008 216 Posts Central Oregon Stoked

Is this where you launch at Prineville Reservoir, by the State park parking lot?

ansarha · Since 01 Jul 2006 112 Posts Redmond Oregon Stoked

i launched at the state park just south of the boat ramp..
there is a arm that jets out and you can go out in any direction of wind

pacifichigh · Since 11 May 2005 1004 Posts ATX Texan

Blowhard -- Only you would say you didn't mind handling some rattlers.

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

Although there are Tons of rattlers out there, that variety is a common gopher snake I'm positive. The rattler has a diamond-shaped head. Thanks for the heads up!

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Jun 30, 08 1:57 pm

Kramer, you rotated your dangle photo for your icon!! Busted!!

Chooch · Mon Jun 30, 08 2:12 pm

I thought something looked fishy... Laughing

Ike · Since 12 Mar 2008 216 Posts Central Oregon Stoked

Where are those pics Alex?
On another note is the wind blowing in Redmond right now? Thinking about heading in to the fairgrounds if it is. ( cant trust that airport sensor )

ansarha · Since 01 Jul 2006 112 Posts Redmond Oregon Stoked

i have to wait for my camera to get home the wife has it at work.. i will post tonight
the winds are kinda light here. and on that snake
look at
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/wildlife/species/reptiles-amphibians/snakes.shtml

Ike · Since 12 Mar 2008 216 Posts Central Oregon Stoked

Just enough wind for a little skiting around 6. A local paraglider stopped by and gave me some info on weather resources for central oregon. They have some on their website . http://desertairriders.org/index.html and also gave me a phone number for up to date wind at the airport- 504.8743

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

Sid · Since 31 Mar 2008 83 Posts Right behind you.

Nice. How was the water temp?

I'm pretty sure that is a bull snake which I is another name for the gopher snake. They will actually coil up and mimic a rattler. I had to wrangle one into the weeds the other day before my cat found it. The little bugger was hissing and striking at me. They are harmless.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

my bad,
the color threw me off
P High,
when you have to ,you do

the one that was in the aquarium
was formerly in the house
his pal was in the garden
just pick them up behind the head
right behind
rattlers are pretty noisy
unless it's late summer when they shed