We had our first visitor. Wife freaked out. Not really sure what kind it is but it wasn't aggressive.
New Pool Build - Midland, TX
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Yikes! 
I am not a true expert nor a snake lover but I'm pretty sure that's a Bull Snake.....one of the very best to have around for a variety of reasons.
I am not a true expert nor a snake lover but I'm pretty sure that's a Bull Snake.....one of the very best to have around for a variety of reasons.We have 2 small dogs that a bullsnake could probably kill. Rattlesnakes are more common around here, which I thought it was at first and why I killed it. Of course it had no rattlers.
Anyways. PB showed up around 7am this morning and started plaster.
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Anyways. PB showed up around 7am this morning and started plaster.
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pool is almost filled up! going on 24 hours now, and probably 2 or 4 more to go. we discovered 2 leaks on the spa. PB believes the plaster around the jets isn't fully sealed. i sure hope that's the case.
PB is doing an Acid start-up for the plaster
PB is doing an Acid start-up for the plaster
duraleigh said:Yikes!
Oh man, that was a good snake. Bull Snake indeed. We also have Desert Kings here too. Black with yellow flecks/saddle pattern on the back. If you see one of those, leave it alone...they eat Rattlers, keeping you and the family safer.
Brushpup said:duraleigh said:Yikes!
Oh man, that was a good snake. Bull Snake indeed. We also have Desert Kings here too. Black with yellow flecks/saddle pattern on the back. If you see one of those, leave it alone...they eat Rattlers, keeping you and the family safer.
everything i've read states that is a common myth about bull snakes, but they are good at controlling rodent population. i wasn't sure if it was poisonous or not at the time, but i know now its not and won't take out another
wife said she will have the shotgun ready in case any rattlers come around
Howren73 said:Brushpup said:duraleigh said:Yikes!
Oh man, that was a good snake. Bull Snake indeed. We also have Desert Kings here too. Black with yellow flecks/saddle pattern on the back. If you see one of those, leave it alone...they eat Rattlers, keeping you and the family safer.
everything i've read states that is a common myth about bull snakes, but they are good at controlling rodent population. i wasn't sure if it was poisonous or not at the time, but i know now its not and won't take out another
wife said she will have the shotgun ready in case any rattlers come around
I was speaking about King Snakes eating Rattle Snakes, not Bull Snakes. Yes that is a Myth when it comes to the Bull, but Kings absolutely do. Less common than Bulls by far, but they are here. Sorry to have hijacked your post....
no problem! that's good to know, i need to know these things for future visitors!
this is awesome!
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=33c_1349 ... comments=1
this is awesome!
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=33c_1349 ... comments=1
Awsome Vid. I used to feed my King's Rattlers and won several wagers on who would win. Now.....ENOUGH about the snakes
So how have you liked your bulider so far? I know someone who just got one built here and had some issues with the plaster. Kinda scary when you consider the many, many, 10's of K dollars they spent.
Now.....ENOUGH about the snakes So how have you liked your bulider so far? I know someone who just got one built here and had some issues with the plaster. Kinda scary when you consider the many, many, 10's of K dollars they spent.
he's a good builder, we've just had to stay on top of him, making sure everything was done in a timely manner. he's got 3 other pools in the process right now. we did have a leak around 2 of the spa jets and in between the plaster and the rocks along the spillway. PB sealed everything with silicone and its not leaking anymore.
she's about 99% there, just waiting on PB to install spa jets he had to order, auto-fill hook up, and my automatic pool cleaner.
Great looking pool! Im a little late to the party, but who did you get to build your pool? Anyone else on her, who would you recommend in Midland Tx?
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Congrats on the new pool build. We are in Northlake just north of Fort Worth but I grew up in Odessa...We just completed our build in time for the 4th. You will love it and if/when we get a snake I will let you know because my wife is terrified of them. The folks here on TFP are awesome and they have really helped me out during the process. I have tons of pics on my thread (see my signature below). Last thing is become a member to help support the efforts of this site...so worth it in my opinion!
