A sweet surprise in the hole!!!

[dirtdigger1581]

Went out to the woods for a bit today and gave it shot. I wasn't in the woods more than 10 minutes and on the third hole I dug I found a sweet surprise. Had a nice dime signal about 4" down and when I popped the plug back I found this lil guy staring up at me. He had buried himself in the ground...I'm guessing to nest for the winter? Turns out my signal was just a piece of soda can, but I thought this was a pretty unusual metal detecting find. Especially to find it under the ground. Seen 'em on top before, but never underground.

Turns out the 4 hours didn't amount to much in the woods today. Only good keeper was this buckle. Found a '42 D wheatie as well, but didn't take a pic of it. Hope you're all finding the goods!

Happy Hunting!

-Nate

 

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[dirtdigger1581]

That's awesome! Were you able to cover him back up a bit? Hope survives okay. Sometimes we turn up toads in the ground here. HH!

After I recovered my piece of soda can I put him back in the home and covered him up. I think I'll be seeing him in the spring.

 

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[Mud Magnet]

Stumbled across this guy on the river last August. I was glad he gave me some warning as I approached.

 

[dirtdigger1581]

Stumbled across this guy on the river last August. I was glad he gave me some warning as I approached.

Good Lord!!! That's a thick snake. I dunno what my reaction woulda been to that. I'm fascinated by snakes, but getting surprised by them is another story. Especially one this size! Good picture!

 

[Mud Magnet]

Stumbled across this guy on the river last August. I was glad he gave me some warning as I approached.

Good Lord!!! That's a thick snake. I dunno what my reaction woulda been to that. I'm fascinated by snakes, but getting surprised by them is another story. Especially one this size! Good picture!

That rattling stopped me in my tracks and had my heart pumping until I caught sight of it. The worst part is not knowing where they are at.

 

[dirtdigger1581]

Stumbled across this guy on the river last August. I was glad he gave me some warning as I approached.

Good Lord!!! That's a thick snake. I dunno what my reaction woulda been to that. I'm fascinated by snakes, but getting surprised by them is another story. Especially one this size! Good picture!

That rattling stopped me in my tracks and had my heart pumping until I caught sight of it. The worst part is not knowing where they are at.

I'd love to see one, but wanna know where it is first.

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Reminds me of Raiders of the Lost Arc

Sulla to Indy: "Hmm, Asps, very dangerous, you go first."

 

[nsdq]

Reminds me of Raiders of the Lost Arc

Sulla to Indy: "Hmm, Asps, very dangerous, you go first."

 

[CoilFisher]

Stumbled across this guy on the river last August. I was glad he gave me some warning as I approached.

Just as long as they arent coiled when you find them.

 

[ruck]

Snakes are : I've handled alot of snakes,but no more, THEY SMELL!!! Would never hurt one,unless I had to, we do need them.

 

[Damon64]

Like the green snake!

 

[EagleDown]

Stumbled across this guy on the river last August. I was glad he gave me some warning as I approached.

Tastes like chicken.