Rough Morning...

[jitami]

Yes Stefan, but... what do YOU call the North American Elk (Cervus canadensis)? I understand different things can be called different names by different people, but I was simply asking what Cervus canadensis is called by those who call Alces alces Elk Simple enough?

[Stefan-A]

Yes Stefan, but... what do YOU call the North American Elk (Cervus canadensis)? I understand different things can be called different names by different people, but I was simply asking what Cervus canadensis is called by those who call Alces alces Elk Simple enough?

We usually don't call it. Why not call it wapiti or use the scientific name?

Sorry about the tone of that last post, we're having a bit of a disagreement with tyflier and it was a bit of a jab at him.

[tyflier]

We usually don't call it. Why not call it wapiti or use the scientific name?

Sorry about the tone of that last post, we're having a bit of a disagreement with tyflier and it was a bit of a jab at him.

So...in North America, we have two different animals that go by two different common names, and that makes us wrong.

While in the UK, you have 1 animal that goes by 2 common names...and that makes you right?

OK, dude...whatever you say...

Oh, and you can take all the jabs you want. It doesn't change anything. And, uh...who is "we"? YOU were trying to have an argument with me. Nobody else. Or is "we" defined differently in your universe, too?

It's nice to know that your moderator title gives you the right to break forum rules both privately and publicly.

[jitami]

So...in North America, we have two different animals that go by two different common names, and that makes us wrong.

Where did someone say I was wrong? (Stomping feet, throwing a fit, and going back to read previous posts..... me wrong??? Not me... not ever!!!)

And yes, I'm playing with both of you... lighten up...

[Stefan-A]

So...in North America, we have two different animals that go by two different common names, and that makes us wrong.

While in the UK, you have 1 animal that goes by 2 common names...and that makes you right?

OK, dude...whatever you say...

Oh, and you can take all the jabs you want. It doesn't change anything. And, uh...who is "we"? YOU were trying to have an argument with me. Nobody else. Or is "we" defined differently in your universe, too?

It's nice to know that your moderator title gives you the right to break forum rules both privately and publicly.

That's so cute.

[jitami]

We usually don't call it. Why not call it wapiti or use the scientific name?

Sorry about the tone of that last post, we're having a bit of a disagreement with tyflier and it was a bit of a jab at him.

Yes, I remember the disagreement all too well and knew that's what you were referring to Thanks for the explanation,though. I do appreciate it. Wapiti, huh? Nah, it's an Elk and a Moose is a Moose

Btw, we spent most of our trip to Yellowstone National Park a couple years ago searching for Moose(Alces Alces)... Elk(Cervus canadensis) were quite numerous. We did finally get to see one and I can not even imagine hitting one with your car... especially a car which is too small to fit your bigger vivs in

[infernalis]

While I was in Brasil to visit some years ago, I was in a small fishing village with my friends.

A snake crossed the road and Carlos shouts "Cobra"

Expecting to see a large hooded serpent I immediately looked down to see a small critter no larger than a Dekayi, and said that's not a cobra.

Only to later find out, that when speaking with a Brasilian, Cobra meant snake.

We had a good laugh, went to the beach and had a nice drink.

[jitami]

We had a good laugh, went to the beach and had a nice drink.

See, now that's how to solve a cultural difference... with plenty of alcohol

[reptile3]

While I was in Brasil to visit some years ago, I was in a small fishing village with my friends.

A snake crossed the road and Carlos shouts "Cobra"

Expecting to see a large hooded serpent I immediately looked down to see a small critter no larger than a Dekayi, and said that's not a cobra.

Only to later find out, that when speaking with a Brazilian, Cobra meant snake.

We had a good laugh, went to the beach and had a nice drink.

LOL Wayne you know how to cheer a person up!! I want to go to the beach, & have many nice drinks!!!

[mtolypetsupply]

While I was in Brasil to visit some years ago, I was in a small fishing village with my friends.

A snake crossed the road and Carlos shouts "Cobra"

Expecting to see a large hooded serpent I immediately looked down to see a small critter no larger than a Dekayi, and said that's not a cobra.

Only to later find out, that when speaking with a Brasilian, Cobra meant snake.

We had a good laugh, went to the beach and had a nice drink.

I worked with a lot of Portuguese guys before I had Princess Hanna. They too, referred to all snakes as "cobra". One time, there was a little garter (I think, I wasn't back "into" snakes yet) and 6 grown men ran screaming down the streets of Perth Amboy screaming "COBRA!!!!! COBRA!!!!" as I went over to "rescue" it. I just picked it up and moved it to the bushes.

One of them, who was one of my favorite foremen to work with, explained why "all snakes must be killed":

(said with a thick Portuguese accent) "They bite women and bebes (babies)"
"Why do they bite women and babies, Manny?"
"They smell the milk."

...HUH??????

God, I loved working there, and I'm not being sarcastic.

And of course I wouldn't let him kill a snake, or anything else, but there's no fear of that, he'd have to get close to it to do that.

To ramble further, one of our jobs involved an overpass on the Garden State Parkway, and the area was (supposedly) rife with snakes, frogs, and other wildlife. Two great things happened there:
1. We had 2 onsite herpetologists during the active months
2. We constructed snake tunnels under the roads

I don't know how well the snake tunnels have worked out. I did however have a great time when I did get to chat with the herp guys. Myki was a blast, and there was another one.... Coo-Coo-Ca-Choo Mrs. Robinson, I would have "cougared" that boy if I had half a chance!