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Reptiles and Amphibians

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Comment of the Day: Man Bitten by Rattlesnake at Wal-Mart Was Asking for It

    Earlier this week I published two posts about Mica Craig, the man infamously bitten by a rattlesnake at a Wal-Mart in Eastern Washington. Given the subject matter, it's no surprise that the posts have been two of this week's most popular on Daily Weekly.

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Man Bitten by Snake at Wal-Mart was Shopping for Mulch to Grow Medical Marijuana

    Surely you'll recall the story of Mica Craig, the man who had his hand mangled by a rattlesnake while shopping in the outdoor gardening section of a Wal-Mart in Clarkston, Wash. Because this type of news is ratings gold, we're learning more about Craig and his run-in with the surprise rattler today.

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Snakes in a Wal-Mart: Washington Man Gets His Hand Mangled By a Surprise Rattler

    It's common knowledge Wal-Mart can be a dangerous place. Mostly, however, those dangers are associated with the mega-chain-conglomerate taking advantage of low-wage workers and putting mom-and-pop operations out of business. In Idaho, though, apparently it's wise to watch out for rattlesnakes too.

  • Calendar

    March 21, 2012

    Cheryl Strayed

    It's common knowledge Wal-Mart can be a dangerous place. Mostly, however, those dangers are associated with the mega-chain-conglomerate taking advantage of low-wage workers and putting mom-and-pop operations out of business. In Idaho, though, apparently it's wise to watch out for rattlesnakes too.

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2012

    Rep. Norm Dicks Wants to Put a Stranglehold on Burmese Pythons

    Burmese pythons are multiplying and spreading at an alarming rate. There are tens of thousands of them in Florida, alone. They've swamped the Everglades. They turn up in backyard pools. Voracious, mammal-eating reptiles, these slithering behemoths can grow up to 20 feet long. And U.S. Rep. Norm Dick ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 5, 2011

    Dum Dum Girls

    Burmese pythons are multiplying and spreading at an alarming rate. There are tens of thousands of them in Florida, alone. They've swamped the Everglades. They turn up in backyard pools. Voracious, mammal-eating reptiles, these slithering behemoths can grow up to 20 feet long. And U.S. Rep. Norm Dick ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Artisan Sausage Shop to Open in South Lake Union

    ​An artisan-sausage eatery is scheduled to open by summer's end at 510 Westlake Ave. N., according to Eater Seattle. The Wurst Place will feature 25-plus varieties of sausage, including buffalo, elk, rabbit, and rattlesnake, as well as more common meat and vegetarian-friendly options. The menu ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 19, 2011

    Children's Film Festival Seattle

    ​An artisan-sausage eatery is scheduled to open by summer's end at 510 Westlake Ave. N., according to Eater Seattle. The Wurst Place will feature 25-plus varieties of sausage, including buffalo, elk, rabbit, and rattlesnake, as well as more common meat and vegetarian-friendly options. The menu ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 23, 2010

    Dum Dum Girls

    ​An artisan-sausage eatery is scheduled to open by summer's end at 510 Westlake Ave. N., according to Eater Seattle. The Wurst Place will feature 25-plus varieties of sausage, including buffalo, elk, rabbit, and rattlesnake, as well as more common meat and vegetarian-friendly options. The menu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    Free MP3: Crocodiles' Spacey, High-Flying New Single, "Sleep Forever"

    Alex Kacha​I'm listening to the San Diego electro-pop-rock duo Crocodiles new single, "Sleep Forever" -- it's got a vague Oasis feel to it and is spacey, soaring, and surprisingly catchy. If you like big sounds, you'll like this song, and right now you can download it for free, courtesy of Ste ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 4, 2009

    The Raveonettes

    Alex Kacha​I'm listening to the San Diego electro-pop-rock duo Crocodiles new single, "Sleep Forever" -- it's got a vague Oasis feel to it and is spacey, soaring, and surprisingly catchy. If you like big sounds, you'll like this song, and right now you can download it for free, courtesy of Ste ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2009

    Digital Leather

    Alex Kacha​I'm listening to the San Diego electro-pop-rock duo Crocodiles new single, "Sleep Forever" -- it's got a vague Oasis feel to it and is spacey, soaring, and surprisingly catchy. If you like big sounds, you'll like this song, and right now you can download it for free, courtesy of Ste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    Lofa Tatupu Rewrites Kenny Powers

    ​In a memorable scene in the HBO comedy Eastbound & Down, the former professional athlete Kenny Powers (played by Danny McBride) declares, "I've been blessed with many things in this life: an arm like a damn rocket, a cock like a Burmese python, and the mind of a fucking scientist." Now curren ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 2, 2009

    exhausted

    ​In a memorable scene in the HBO comedy Eastbound & Down, the former professional athlete Kenny Powers (played by Danny McBride) declares, "I've been blessed with many things in this life: an arm like a damn rocket, a cock like a Burmese python, and the mind of a fucking scientist." Now curren ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 19, 2009

    Crocodiles

    Saturday, August 22

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2009

    Aftermath Quintet

    Saturday, June 6

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2009

    World Turtle Day Is Fast Approaching

    Washington is home to a small number of Western Pond Turtles, cute little creatures that have been on the state's endangered species list since 1992. (They failed to make the federal list in 1993.) The Department of Fish & Wildlife runs a "head start" program, whereby baby Western Pond Turtles spen ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2009

    AfterMath

    Saturday, May 9

  • Calendar

    October 17, 2007

    Mad About the Boa

    Your one-stop shop for exotic pets

  • Arts

    December 27, 2006

    Seattle Weekly's Recommended Events

    THURSDAY: Holy Ghost Revival and a bunch of snakes.

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2006

    Two-atara

    THURSDAY: Holy Ghost Revival and a bunch of snakes.

  • Music

    July 3, 2002

    Horse Power

    Barrett Martin, Peter Buck, and a host of talented eclectics set the caravan on its way.

  • News

    December 5, 2001

    Bestial Pleasures

    What's on your pet's wish list?

  • Diversions

    June 27, 2001

    The Pet Lady

    What's on your pet's wish list?

  • Diversions

    December 6, 2000

    The Pet Lady

    What's on your pet's wish list?

  • News

    February 17, 1999

    Corporate Mardi Gras

    What's on your pet's wish list?

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