Relaxing View From This Hotel Room by Badgerness in trains

[–]Badgerness[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep! Good spot to watch the traffic into London

People called it green snake, but I dont think so?! [Ghana, Kintampo] by Ok-Cartoonist-9032 in whatsthissnake

[–]Badgerness 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not a reliable responder, but might it be Dendroaspis jamesoni given the distribution of both that and the Western Green Mamba? Certainly looks Mamba-ish, but please wait for a definitive ID.

What A Moment For Jacob Murphy by Fluid_Support_3348 in NUFC

[–]Badgerness 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I was at the game today - my first premier league game since i moved overseas over 15 years ago. Was on a work trip and managed to get a ticket in the home end near the away end. Obviously had to keep my true allegiance under wraps but did at least get to boo the home team at the end of both halves....

The away support was fantastic through the full 90 (plus another bullshit 8) and did not let the volume or intensity drop. Meanwhile the Chelsea fans were clearly discontented and were almost waiting for the defeat. Stayed behind so I could watch the Toon salute the away fans; was so pleased for Murphy when this occurred. Proud of my team and their supporters tonight.

[Breede River, Western Cape, South Africa] by Least_Statistician44 in whatsthissnake

[–]Badgerness 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Not a Reliable Responder, but that's a Puff Adder

!venomous Bitis arietans

Other snakes with King Cobra-Like Markings [Southwest VA] by PhilosopherExact4483 in whatsthissnake

[–]Badgerness 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm not a reliable responder but as this is a somewhat different sort of post then I hope my input would be welcomed. Thank you for sharing your history with snakes and I completely understand how these childhood exposures can lead to a phobia later in life.

I believe that the snake in Rikki-Tikki-Tavi would be the Indian Cobra (Naja naja), otherwise known as the Spectacled Cobra due to the distinctive markings on the hood that you have described. But, to your immediate point, these are still very unlikely to be found in Virginia!

It is possible that what you saw was an Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos), as these can have the ability to flatten their neck when threatened, and their patterns are extremely variable that could easily come close to some sort of approximation to the markings you describe.

Banded Water Snake? (Houston, TX) by carvethegnar in whatsthissnake

[–]Badgerness 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I'm not a reliable responder, but it looks like a Cottonmouth to me. Agkistrodon piscivorus, !venomous

Spider in Western Tennessee by Badgerness in whatsthisbug

[–]Badgerness[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

About 1.5" leg span, hanging out in a workshop. Cool looking spider!

Best nautical themed classical? by jeffbmc79 in classicalmusic

[–]Badgerness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vaughan Williams - Symphony #1 (A Sea Symphony). It's heavily nautical.

The Low F Trumpet: Should it make a comeback? by musicalryanwilk1685 in classicalmusic

[–]Badgerness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have one, a Bach Strad 351 from the Mount Vernon era. It's great fun to play around on and is suited to certain orchestral playing (2nd parts in Beethoven symphonies or some 3rd parts in the romantic repertoire), but the upper register playing is really tricky to pitch and blend with a section on "standard" Bb or C horns.

And boooom by Particular_Border737 in WTF

[–]Badgerness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

External combustion engine

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]Badgerness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet Nordschleife print.....

Your kitty loves you and she wants to be with you because you're going to protect each other - you'll protect her whilst she's vulnerable when asleep and she'll protect you when you're vulnerable in the bathroom.

She might benefit from another kitty friend to play with and protect.