Plastic snakes can seem pretty creepy, especially the really authentic looking ones. They’re very hard to tell from the real thing and can get some strong reactions from people, especially those who hate these reptiles. And there are plenty of those people around. On the other hand, there’s a small minority of people who really LIKE snakes. Some are so partial to them they even keep snakes for pets.
Plastic replicas of snakes are becoming more life-like looking all the time. Sometimes they’re used to play a practical joke on an unsuspecting victim and their realistic looks can be very convincing. It’s kind of mean to put a fake snake on the floor of Mom’s shower, but what kid hasn’t done something like that at least once?
The Farmer’s Almanac, that time-tried and trusted volume of useful advice that’s been around for ages untold, has a useful tip. Put some fake snakes in the garden to keep away pests and critters like mice, rats and rabbits. When these guys see a snake in their path, whether it’s plastic, rubber or otherwise, they’ll run (or hop) away. Mother Nature’s instilled some innate desire in them to remain alive and these critters know that snakes eat critters. See ya!
You can also benefit from using toy snakes in other places where you may be having varmint problems, like the patio or the greenhouse. Or the swimming pool. Just let Mom know you’ve put the pretend snake there. You don’t want to shock her again.
In a totally unrelated area, plumbing, devices of the same name are becoming more and more popular too. Drain snakes are used to unclog drains and traps. They used to be made exclusively from metal which made them a pain to use although they did the job fairly well. Using a heavy, rusty and cumbersome snake was just a pain, but the best way known to unclog a clog. Things have changed.
But now, with the advent of much stronger and more durable plastics, they’re being made not only better but more efficient as well. Some of the more popular plastic drain cleaning snakes attach to a water source, so you’re not just ’snaking’ the drain but blasting it with a jet stream of water at the same time. Some models even have rotating side jets and a flusher jet up front to blow everything down the line and scour the entire pipe. That’s a big improvement over the ‘old days ways’.
These water jet drain cleaners are becoming very popular. You can even see them advertised on TV with their very own 30 minute infomercial. It’s true they can save money by enabling you to fix a problem that you might have called a plumber for earlier. And they save a lot hassle too because, with proper maintenance, you can prevent a clogged drain from occurring in the first place.
Now you know what’s what about plastic snakes and their varied uses. Use them to scare Mom, or to scare away the critters from the garden or to unclog your drains and traps. Let your conscience be your guide on the first one, though. Paybacks can be harsh!
It could be about something very real or simply a product of one’s wild imagination. The inflatable kayaks — like beach rafts with sides — gave the most heart-pounding ride. The light source of the crocodile picture you are looking at and that of the snake picture may be different.
