Lorry | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 08:38 pm     That touched my heart when Rupert introduced Balboa at TC. I'm pretty sure it was a cobra, but it was hard to tell since it was so young. Do any of you think it was some other kind of snake? |
Pannie | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:22 pm     The snake seemed so sweet, non agressive and willing to be held. It was definately curled as a cobra may behave. I'll watch my video replay to look for skin folds at the head for the cobra's threat-display. In Rup's nomination video, he is a turtle stalker. So he's definately a reptile lover. Next week's show title is "Me and My Snake". Wonder who that could be???? hehehe |
Azriel | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:33 pm     I doubt very seriously that it is a cobra. The venom on a baby cobra is just as deadly as an adult cobra. Don't think the producers would let Rupert play with a deadly snake. There is a species of the sea cobra in North America here is a pic of it - Yellow Bellied Sea Snake |
Seamonkey | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:36 pm     Well, Balboa is a cutie |
Starfire | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:37 pm     I thought it was a boa constrictor,hence the name Balboa. |
Pannie | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:38 pm     ahhhh, a baby boa... I hope it survives. MB, get your docs to help baby Balboa! |
Pamy | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:44 pm     God, could Rupert get any sweeter!!! That man is the sweetest, most caring person! Every week I am more impressed by him. What a great man! If he doesnt win I sure hope he makes money from this. I can see the advertisers fighting over him! |
Pannie | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:48 pm     I read that he is in Florida. I hope he is doing something better than wrestling gators. ;-) I'm sure he is really resting, counting his millions - from his future contracts and Rupert-the-pirate merchandise. hehehe |
Sunshyne4u | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:51 pm     oh, It's all for the camera....playing to the audience, dont cha think? * If the snake was so badly injured that it wasnt able to escape (instinct) I would say either let a 'professional' help it or put it out of it's misery. To keep it alive, suffering, to be used to get 'more airtime' is a little harsh. (sorry but I am a softy for hurt critters) |
Lycanthrope | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:51 pm     I, too, doubt it's a Cobra, but I also don't think real Boa's are ever that small, and if they ever are, they're not small for very long. It's probably some sort of sea snake, minus the venom...that tide was rough and could have been the instrument that did the damage to the young fella...I hope they keep the little guy as long as they can...I don't remember one other Survivor tribe adopting an indigenous species(mostly they try and kill and eat them), but I could be wrong on that one. |
Lycanthrope | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:54 pm     Rupert is a good guy, he's genuine. I think he means well in everything he does. If he's playacting, then he's the best that Survivor has ever had... |
Surfgirl | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 10:08 pm     So funny to say it was all for the cameras.. when Rupert seemed really concerned.. And gee how many professionals on a deserted island do you think they have Sunshyne-4u..LOL.. To say your a softy for hurt critters.. but would rather "put it out of its misery" than try to save is .. well.. kinda like letting a homeless guy live in your abandoned car when you dont know it .. makes it ok LOL |
Surfgirl | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 10:11 pm     And heres a thought maybe he named it Balboa because its a fighter.. like ROCKY!! |
Starfire | Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 10:31 pm     oh, I like that Surfgirl.Adrian,Adrian! |
Missy2 | Friday, October 17, 2003 - 04:44 am     I hate snakes, like crazy terrified! But last night seeing that little baby I thought it was actually cute. And it was really sweet that Rupert took care of it. I have been a non-Rupert since the show started but after seeing him kick-butt on Morgan I really dug him. Go Rupert! |
Teachmichigan | Friday, October 17, 2003 - 05:05 am     I, too, thought Rupert was really trying to help...and I think (from other threads' postings here) that he is qualified. His reading material includes reptile books, so he has probably educated himself to some degree on snakes. Yup...I'm in love. Put that man in a kilt and I'd consider leaving my husband! LOL |
Kathi25 | Friday, October 17, 2003 - 10:15 pm     My husband and I have had numerous snakes and that was definitely a boa by the shape of it's head and the markings on the body. About 7 out of 10 boas are docile and can be handled without the person being bitten. A boa that small will barely break the skin. GO RUPERT! |
Lorry | Friday, October 17, 2003 - 10:22 pm     Wow, it's soooo neat to have another "survivor" to root for. It looks like we all are falling in love (or like) with Baby Balboa. hehehe I loved all your posts... and agree with all of you... that Rupert must be a really nice guy. He sure makes this season the best so far. IMO |
Lorry | Friday, October 17, 2003 - 10:28 pm     Kathi, I'm pretty sure it is a boa. I am retired now, but was the Director of Education for the Pittsburgh Herpetological Society for many years. I've bred Hetero Burmese Pythons with Albino's and had pretty good results... duh I'm rambling. Sorry Anyway, everything you've said is correct. Glad to meet another "herpie" fan. Gotta love that Rupert. |
Azriel | Friday, October 17, 2003 - 10:28 pm     Are there boas that live in the sea? I've read way more about sea snakes than I ever wanted to know trying to find out what kind of snake this is. It seems like most of the sea snakes are related to cobras and are very poisonous. |
Lorry | Friday, October 17, 2003 - 11:09 pm     Azriel, there are many boas that live near water and will occasionally swim. I thought I would post a link to a well written page about boas. http://www.zoo.org/educate/fact_sheets/day/boa_c.htm Our Colombian Red Tail Boa spent so much time in the little bit of pond we built for his "residence", that we expanded it double the orginal size so he had lots of room to enjoy his swim. This snake Rupert found was hurt... he might have been washed off land by the tide, and then weakened due to being bashed about by the waves.. I think that is a reasonable possibility. He might not be one of the breeds that swims. Maybe. |
Kathi25 | Friday, October 17, 2003 - 11:21 pm     Lorry, that was a very good page about boas. Thank you! I miss all our cold blooded friends and can't wait til our children are old enough and responsible enough to get involved again. The breeding you mentioned earlier must have produced some beautiful snakes. |
Needmylifeback | Saturday, October 18, 2003 - 07:26 am     Well the Drake tribe has Balboa...I wonder what Morgan will name their Pelican! Previews for next week show teh Pelican introducing himself/herself to Osten!.... |
Enigma2 | Saturday, October 18, 2003 - 08:04 am     And we find that Osten –true to form– is afraid of pelicans (and other animals, as well). What is Osten not afraid of...? |
Enigma2 | Saturday, October 18, 2003 - 08:09 am     Am just picturing: the merge; Osten has to live with Rubert 'and' Balboa. (am remembering that first show when Osten was running in fear from a palm frond which he had decided was a snake...) This should be fun to watch. |