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Post by thewalmarttree on Feb 19, 2008 18:04:37 GMT -5
Many of you Bonnaroo alumn know there is a small pond located within the confines of Bonnaroo. If you did not know that there was a pond inside the fence of Bonnaroo, well you do now. The reason I would like to give my fair warning to anyone who wishes to take a dip to cool off from the hot and humid days of mid June in Tennessee is the potential to be injured. Being a local Manchester Tennessean all 32 years of my life I happen to know that several years back before the first Bonnaroo and even before the first Itchycoo (anyone remember that) there was a very large catfish 72lbs. that was caught in a nearby lake and deposited in that small pond that now sits just inside the boundaries of what is now Bonnaroo. Now for those of you who do not know much about catfish I will enlighten you a bit. Catfish are usually harmless to humans and pose no threat in larger waters but when threatend...in smaller waters (stepped on, walking through their beds, swimming near eggs) a catfish has two natural barbs that stick out on each side just behind their head to defend theselves from larger predators. They can and will stick you. Now I know that noone would jump into the pond because they wanted to eat catfish or catfish eggs but the catfish doesnt. He may chose to defend himself and the size of the pokers this fish has would put any self respecting hippy in the local hospital with painful punctures on the bottom of their feet. Enough about catfish, Another reason and a far more plausable reason to stay away from the pond is the presence of Cotton Mouth Snakes. The weather in Tennessee in mid June is very dry and almost drought like conditions. Cotton Mouths love the water as do many other snakes located in Tennessee. It is a natural habitat for them and they become very aggresive in very dry weather and are not easily scared off and will protect their boundary as leaving their water hole would mean certain death. Cotton Mouths are very venemous and a wet bite from one would make anyone very sick for days and almost certainly mean a trip to the hospital for several days. Believe me there will be snakes in this pond in June. Stear Clear. This brings us to snapping turtles. Like some snakes water is a natural habitat for snapping turtles. They feed on insects and small fish. They spend a large part of their day just baking in the sun but every once in awhile they will take a dip submerging themselves in the depths for several minutes. If someone were to accidently step on one of these creatures the Snapping Turtle would surely bite. Ive never been bit by one but legend has it they wont release until it thunders. Around here it may not Thunder until October. Please do not swim or bathe in this pond and others if you come across any. They could pose great danger this time of the year. Besides, there are running water attractions at Bonnaroo for you to cool off. With all this being said...The dangers of snakes at Bonnaroo do not only lie within the waters. Several years ago before Bonnaroo was even a thought I used to Bush Hogg (Mow the Grass) that land for Mr. Mcallister (former owner). I have seen Copper Heads, Timber Rattlers, Rat Snakes (which are actually good snakes to have around)and several other non-venemous snakes on this land. Since there are no other concerts on this land during the year, Bonnaroo allows the hay to grow very high until they once again bush hog it 2 weeks before Bonnaroo in very big Rolls. For some snakes this is the perfect habitat for ambushing smaller animals...until the tractors come out. Be weary of snakes. If you see any they are gonna be pissed. I heard stories last year where snakes crawled out from under tents that were put on top of their holes that they use in the summer time to cool off. Tell someone from the medical tent if you see any. I am not trying to scare anyone off I am only trying to warn people and I hope the word spreads about the likelihood of seeing a snake on these grounds. Everyone have a good time and I will see you at the ROO!
Last Edit: Feb 19, 2008 20:18:21 GMT -5 by thewalmarttree - Back to Top
Post by Sköldpadda on Feb 19, 2008 19:05:31 GMT -5
He's right about getting in the pond. He didn't even mention all the cow-dung runoff that gets in there. I don't know about your odds of stepping on a catfish, and I know snakes actually tend to shy away from people, but snapping turtles really will literally bite your toe off.
Being a Southerner my whole life, it's almost common knowledge to not step foot inside a pond. The turtles are evil... they may look cute and all, but even the red eared sliders a mean bastards.
Snakes are always an issue of caution... haven't seen a snake at Roo, but would not be surprised to find one. The catfish thing is f'n crazy sounding to me... That sounds terrifying!
But, I was near the Pond last year, and I remember allot of people coming out of the woods surrounding the pond soaking wet... only a few, but still. Those were a lucky bunch...
With so much free and usually unadulterated land, the commotion caused by Roo is bound to stir some up nature.
Just be careful. And thank you, OP, for bringing this to the forefront.
wow. that just scared the holy hell out of me. We only have gentle little garden snakes in my part of Oregon. Never seen a poisonous one outside of a zoo. EEK!
There is also a small warzone in the northeastern corner of the grounds....you may find yourself at some point thinking....oh let me go in the warzone, kill a few terrorists...do my patriotic duty...this is a bad idea...aside from the obvious dangers of machine gun fire and rocket propelled grenades, there are also claymore mines and improvised explosive devices all over that section of Bonnaroo. Any of these would probably result in a serious hospital stay. Now we all know terrorists tend to shy away from others...but if you go into their warzone, they will protect themselves....so please...for your own safety....leave the giant killer catfish, and the massive terrorist cell alone.
Post by rideincircles on Feb 20, 2008 2:35:13 GMT -5
My dads friend got struck in the boot by a cottonmouth at the pond at our hunting lease in the summer. He came back and drank a six pack in about 5 minutes afterwards. Cottonmouths give no warning and strike instantly, then they run away. He got bit by a rattlesnake later on that month, it wasnt his month for snakes. Just be Careful.
1. Catfish are also known as "mudfish" Some catfish can grow up to 6ft in length. I hear in the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay when the Navy deep sea divers do their training, they often see these giant catfish. Also, I learned from trivial pursuit that a catfish once ate a goose that was chillin by the water.
2. I'm really freaked the quack out about setting my tent up on a snake hole. Dude. DUDE.
There is also a small warzone in the northeastern corner of the grounds....you may find yourself at some point thinking....oh let me go in the warzone, kill a few terrorists...do my patriotic duty...this is a bad idea...aside from the obvious dangers of machine gun fire and rocket propelled grenades, there are also claymore mines and improvised explosive devices all over that section of Bonnaroo. Any of these would probably result in a serious hospital stay. Now we all know terrorists tend to shy away from others...but if you go into their warzone, they will protect themselves....so please...for your own safety....leave the giant killer catfish, and the massive terrorist cell alone.
Post by Darth Boo Boo Kitty @#*& on Feb 20, 2008 11:06:17 GMT -5
shhhhh said:
There is also a small warzone in the northeastern corner of the grounds....you may find yourself at some point thinking....oh let me go in the warzone, kill a few terrorists...do my patriotic duty...this is a bad idea...aside from the obvious dangers of machine gun fire and rocket propelled grenades, there are also claymore mines and improvised explosive devices all over that section of Bonnaroo. Any of these would probably result in a serious hospital stay. Now we all know terrorists tend to shy away from others...but if you go into their warzone, they will protect themselves....so please...for your own safety....leave the giant killer catfish, and the massive terrorist cell alone.
Not that I don't appreciate the warning, but this just made me spray coffee all over my monitor. Heh!
Post by thewalmarttree on Feb 20, 2008 15:19:55 GMT -5
dmbfanintn said:
Or, how about a better idea, dont freaking climb over the fence that they put up around Mr Hollands pond in the first place...
There is a reason they put that fence around his pond.....
No, Wrong Pond. This pond is inside the grounds of Bonnaroo. No fence except the one Bonnaroo has up every year. This isnt Hollands pond. Google Earth it and you can see for yourself. The pond I'm refering to is just to the left of the main entrance. Why would Holland think he could put up a fence on Bonnaroos land anyways? Besides, Ive never seen a fence that a hippy couldnt climb. Your orders remind me of a song "Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs". Take a deep breath. No ones gonna get in Mr. Hollands pond but they may try to get in this one. Hence the warnings. Peace.
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