Gemini2544 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I lost one of my Alpacas yesterday due to a Brown snake bite. The poor thing couldn't be saved & leaves behind her young baby (Crea) for us to hand rear. Saddest part is she was in her prime & had great breeding blood lines. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashman Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Oh no Doug. Sad news :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toads Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Can't get a break Doug. Sad to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Life on the farm, Death is just an unpleasant part of the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autosteve Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Sorry to hear that mate. Browns are just part of the life of the bush as your well aware of I'm sure. The neighbours around our farm have lost dogs through snakes one dog being bitten and given anti vanine twice before that both saved it's life but it doesn't work a third time round unfortunately and that was the death of him. The other neighbour's Staffie, while he did kill the brown, he was bit as well and died a meter away from the headless snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Alpacas are tough critters she probably tried to take it on defending others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Alpacas are tough critters she probably tried to take it on defending others Yes, were sure she was protecting her baby, she paid a high price for her babies life. - - - Updated - - - Sorry to hear that mate. Browns are just part of the life of the bush as your well aware of I'm sure. The neighbours around our farm have lost dogs through snakes one dog being bitten and given anti vanine twice before that both saved it's life but it doesn't work a third time round unfortunately and that was the death of him. The other neighbour's Staffie, while he did kill the brown, he was bit as well and died a meter away from the headless snake. Yes, you have got to wonder why a snake would evolve with such a lethal venom, makes me nervous that my son is at the moment dealing with them every day, He's a licensed snake catcher in Bendigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Well she gone now before the heat & she stinks out the place. Tough job with a large animal that's a dead weight, (excuse the pun, not making a joke). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angs1957 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Wouldn't have thought that a brown would have been territorial, either way sorry to hear for the poor animal not a good way to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Wouldn't have thought that a brown would have been territorial, either way sorry to hear for the poor animal not a good way to pass. Not sure they are territorial, for all we know the Alpaca stepped on it. Nobody saw it happen, had we seen it happen help could have been given a lot faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autosteve Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Wouldn't have thought that a brown would have been territorial, either way sorry to hear for the poor animal not a good way to pass. Problem is usually all they, snakes, want to do when they see a threat is get to there hole or wherever they are using and if you get in the path to that location, they will attack. That is why some appear to be trying to get away while others seem hell bent on killing you. Biggest problem there is you usually have no idea where they want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Problem is usually all they, snakes, want to do when they see a threat is get to there hole or wherever they are using and if you get in the path to that location, they will attack. That is why some appear to be trying to get away while others seem hell bent on killing you. Biggest problem there is you usually have no idea where they want to go. Added to that, they do most of there moving around at night so you can't see the buggers till you feel the bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cursed Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Sorry to hear mate, that is a part of your job I could not handle. Added to that, they do most of there moving around at night so you can't see the buggers till you feel the bite. Ok, so Moyra will be carrying me to our sleeping quarters it would seem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairground Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Sorry to hear that Doug. Poor little orphan will be in good loving hands though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Sorry to hear mate, that is a part of your job I could not handle. Ok, so Moyra will be carrying me to our sleeping quarters it would seem... I don't think you'll need to worry to much Michael, the noise you lot make will keep them miles away. They didn't bother you last year did they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cursed Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I don't think you'll need to worry to much Michael, the noise you lot make will keep them miles away. They didn't bother you last year did they. Haha, me? It was all Dave, Ray, Mark, Allison, Moyra and Tim! I am the quiet type...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thought this was a good read. http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2017-11-26/youve-just-been-bitten-by-a-snake-%E2%80%94-what-do-you-do/9176728 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thought this was a good read. http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2017-11-26/youve-just-been-bitten-by-a-snake-%E2%80%94-what-do-you-do/9176728 Good read but doesn't help you if your an Alpaca & can't speak human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Good read but doesn't help you if your an Alpaca & can't speak human. Thats what they want you to think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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