tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post5430306066630259387..comments2024-03-06T11:07:23.753-05:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: "Exotic" Animals?Philiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-38094173455104201012018-06-06T16:32:05.046-04:002018-06-06T16:32:05.046-04:00Much obliged to you for setting aside the opportun...Much obliged to you for setting aside the opportunity to distribute this data extremely helpful! <br /><a href="https://www.cageheaven.com/collections/ferret-cages" title="best ferret cage" rel="nofollow">best ferret cage</a><br />Bell Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11100974425543760334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-71423086104181504742017-07-03T09:52:57.115-04:002017-07-03T09:52:57.115-04:00Comments like this are why we stopped visiting you...Comments like this are why we stopped visiting your fair island 10 years ago and have moved further down the coast. I also live at the beach in Virginia and am thankful for the boost summer visitors give to our economy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-53348506313812736772016-09-21T00:43:38.967-04:002016-09-21T00:43:38.967-04:00Just go visit people! Don't be so worried!
You...Just go visit people! Don't be so worried!<br />You have to play the lottery to win right?<br />Ocracoke is one of my favorite places in the world! You will see. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731218349990912662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-44998315301904839422016-06-21T12:11:57.175-04:002016-06-21T12:11:57.175-04:00I'm a native of north Carolina. Ocracoke islan...I'm a native of north Carolina. Ocracoke island is as much mine as yours. You a re e welcome to my village anytime. I won't even have to recover!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083674761064634408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-74091550807888962522011-02-06T10:25:35.475-05:002011-02-06T10:25:35.475-05:00Tou·ché, Sundae. Of course you are correct, though...Tou·ché, Sundae. Of course you are correct, though I am reminded of Humpty Dumpty: "'When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.'" (Through the Looking Glass, by Lewis Carroll).Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-77547800464479973992011-02-06T10:09:33.649-05:002011-02-06T10:09:33.649-05:00Hey Philip,
Surely you know that the correct word...Hey Philip,<br /><br />Surely you know that the correct word to describe a rattlesnake is "venomous," not "poisonous." People do eat rattlesnake meat. Ocracoke doesn't have a resident population of venomous snakes.Sundae Hornnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-10023787797503494012011-02-02T15:00:17.215-05:002011-02-02T15:00:17.215-05:00A few islanders have chickens. If you know one of ...A few islanders have chickens. If you know one of them you might have access to fresh eggs, but no one sells local eggs in the grocery stores. One of these days I'd like to have a few chickens myself.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-61352024231487083262011-02-02T12:22:32.260-05:002011-02-02T12:22:32.260-05:00Perhaps Peacocks would be a nice replacement to th...Perhaps Peacocks would be a nice replacement to the pheasant or introduce turkeys. Or chickens does anyone offer fresh eggs for sale??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-90152865843359551372011-02-01T11:31:05.082-05:002011-02-01T11:31:05.082-05:00the comment about the possum running about during ...the comment about the possum running about during daylight is highly irregular. nocturnal animals seen during the day can be a case of rabies as this animal behavior is not normal ---are they not seeking water ? if an animal in the early stages is developing a full blown case to be come rabid why wait-- at least monitor the situation instead of saying oh how cute a possumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-43997063784774304322011-02-01T09:52:20.077-05:002011-02-01T09:52:20.077-05:00The only rabies I heard about were brought here by...The only rabies I heard about were brought here by tourists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-37108728612051723512011-02-01T08:49:03.559-05:002011-02-01T08:49:03.559-05:00I agree...wild animals (especially ones that displ...I agree...wild animals (especially ones that display unusual behavior) should be left alone. However, I am not aware of any cases or suspected cases of rabies on Ocraocke.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-14070743213318855082011-01-31T13:46:24.799-05:002011-01-31T13:46:24.799-05:00Is here animal control services on the island? If ...Is here animal control services on the island? If the animal is rabid well the authorities ought to be involved as yes possums are carriers and well the disease could spread to other say domesticated animals -- err on the side of caution and alert the animal control officer to be on the alert. with twitter and facebook no doubt the location and whereabouts could be engaged to facilitate and quell any worriesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-31543115879989022162011-01-31T10:12:25.995-05:002011-01-31T10:12:25.995-05:00A word of caution, based on the comment regarding ...A word of caution, based on the comment regarding the possum seen at the Hatteras ferry line: any wild animal (mammals only)displaying tame or less than wild tendencies needs to be avoided because of the possibility of rabies. Do not approach, catch, or pet any such critter. I don't know if rabies is as prevalent on the Outer Banks as it is here in the Piedmont but better safe than sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-40352519157649569472011-01-31T09:34:18.766-05:002011-01-31T09:34:18.766-05:00That's funny! About a week ago we were sitting...That's funny! About a week ago we were sitting in the ferry line at Hatteras and I saw a possum run out from between some cars in front of me and run under the ferry office. It was strange that the possum would be out around several cars and people during the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-71899460037054202672011-01-30T22:37:51.789-05:002011-01-30T22:37:51.789-05:00Yes Philip, get to work on that book. I can't...Yes Philip, get to work on that book. I can't wait to read more of your material! Thanks for all that you do to preserve the island's heritage and history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-59281415364660909272011-01-30T16:26:19.336-05:002011-01-30T16:26:19.336-05:00There you go --- one more question to answer!
No...There you go --- one more question to answer! <br /><br />No, don't stop asking questions. I'm happy to answer questions from folks who truly love Ocracoke and want to learn more about this great island and community.<br /><br />And...thanks for the compliment.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-84276464926293598322011-01-29T21:11:02.901-05:002011-01-29T21:11:02.901-05:00If that's what it takes...I too loved DIGGING ...If that's what it takes...I too loved DIGGING UP UNCLE EVANS & have been anxiously awaiting the sequel. Would it help if we all stopped bothering you with questions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-17239401737701830922011-01-29T19:31:33.468-05:002011-01-29T19:31:33.468-05:00Thank you for the kind words about my first book. ...Thank you for the kind words about my first book. I have been working on a second book (based on the Ocracoke Around Creek Ghost & History Tour), but I keep getting distracted by other projects. Maybe your comment will spur me on to more productive work. Thanks again.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-52864955675823935302011-01-29T19:08:41.882-05:002011-01-29T19:08:41.882-05:00May we have a moment of silence for the Opposums t...May we have a moment of silence for the Opposums that were murdered in ILLinois. Possums eat rats, roof rats, cockroaches, bugs carrion --they are scavengers. I am shocked that this animal was shot. what a waste of ammunition. Too lazy to use a have-a heart cage and do the humane act. The plentiful food source allowed the animal to breed in the area the bird seed the short gestation period makes for a population boom if you are feeding them stop putting food out and THEY WILL LEAVE it is that simple.<br />I feel sorry for the poster that felt the killing of a sitting duck was something to brag about. Now I guess disposing of the dead animals was a fun job or did you have a pot luck supper?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-52856547122049176092011-01-29T17:30:13.258-05:002011-01-29T17:30:13.258-05:00Are you still writing your second book and if so w...Are you still writing your second book and if so when will it be published? I enjoyed the last one very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-13637632559891230002011-01-29T16:18:24.413-05:002011-01-29T16:18:24.413-05:00I was talking with Clifton Garrish this afternoon....I was talking with Clifton Garrish this afternoon. He told me he's heard of a rattlesnake washing up on Ocracoke during a storm. I think it was dead. I don't think anyone needs to worry about poisonous snakes on the island. I've been tromping around in the marsh and wetlands many times without incident.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-89946236468724136032011-01-29T14:04:56.513-05:002011-01-29T14:04:56.513-05:00Thanks for taking the time to give us all the gre...Thanks for taking the time to give us all the great answers. The journal was really fun today. ANON. #4Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-29323087745409800332011-01-29T13:23:05.029-05:002011-01-29T13:23:05.029-05:00You are so right about the bear population. In add...You are so right about the bear population. In addition to Hyde county, Beaufort county also has some black bears.<br /><br />Years ago, my mother-in-law, from Belhaven, noticed on display in a local restaurant, a "stuffed" black bear cub which was standing and had been made into a planter. The story goes a vehicle had hit the baby cub by accident and the owners of the restuarant decided to have the baby cub on display just as patrons entered the restaurant. It was quite a conversation starter. The bear stood in an upright positon and the front paws were able to hold a little shelf, I believe, and then a plant was put on it.<br /><br />My mother-in-law always wanted one for herself which I thought rather interesting! Oh well, just a memory to share. My goodness, and to think this discussion about bears (and other exotic critters) all came about because Philip spotted a possum on Ocracoke Island last Wednesday night! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-80752594374712272942011-01-29T13:08:46.113-05:002011-01-29T13:08:46.113-05:00Possums are routine here in Ill-my husband shot 6 ...Possums are routine here in Ill-my husband shot 6 of them this winter! We think they were wintering under our screen porch as they would make very wierd noises when we stepped out there. We finally turned the lights on our there and found each sitting on top of an old bench used as a winter platform birdfeeder. He slid open the sliding bedroom door and kaboom-4 in one night! Haven't seen any since. We have also had infestations of racoons and don't usually fill the feeders in the warmer months as they seem to be drawn to them. Thanks so much for the snow pics-it truly looked like a winter wonderland. Ours here has been wintry but not like NYC thankfully!soulounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-13005264957861144402011-01-29T11:11:46.467-05:002011-01-29T11:11:46.467-05:00Answers to questions:
* We do have snakes -- smal...Answers to questions:<br /><br />* We do have snakes -- small green snakes (they're cute and fun to pick up, but they do have a slight odor), Carolina water snakes (I've seen them at Springer's Point), black snakes, and others. I'm told that we do not have any resident populations of poisonous snakes, but that occassional cottonmouth water moccasins find their way to the island. <br /><br />*I'm not sure about the rusty iron pipe. I can't remember seeing it.<br /><br />*I think today is the last day of waterfowl hunting. Hunters come for ducks and geese. You can see a number of duck blinds out in the sound. Ocracoke has several native guides. Check here for more information: http://www.hydecounty.org/guide_services.aspPhiliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.com