Admiration

**Sniper** · 27th September 2005, 12:56

Originally Posted by The_Dover

I wouldn't bother mate, they're no cheaper to run, give you less pleasure, more pain and only want to play on their terms. Bike's are much better, and they wipe clean!

I don't really want to know where you get the wipe clean part from, but I think the rest of it is spot on!

**SlowHand** · 27th September 2005, 12:57

is this like my "sleep is overrated" thing? say one thing but in the end you cant function proper without?

I'd hope a woman cleans herself on a regular basis!

**Sniper** · 27th September 2005, 12:59

Originally Posted by Albin

is this like my "sleep is overrated" thing? say one thing but in the end you cant function proper without?

I'd hope a woman cleans herself on a regular basis!

Not quite, and I think you have much to learn about women yet. Concentrate on the easy stuff.

EDIT: There is NO SUCH THING as a red mamba. There is the Black and green mamba of South Africa. So don't bloody go classing a RG anywhere class to a mamba!

Heres some info on a Black Mamba:

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)

Black mambas are one of Africa’s most dangerous and feared snakes. Nothing is truer when you are standing in front of big black mamba hissing loudly, mouth gaping, striking rapidly in your direction. But are all the frightening stories about black mambas true? I don’t think so. On the African continent many myths are told about these wonderful creatures. Stories abound about black mambas chasing people for miles, attacking when they notice you and visiting houses to kill every single person inside. All are exaggerations. Black mambas are not as fierce as people describe them. In captivity black mambas are docile and appreciative animals that show a fantastic and active behaviour when housed in a big enclosure the right way.

Black mambas belong to the genus, Dendroaspis, which translated means "tree snake". They are strong but slender in body with the average size being between 2.4 to 3 metres (7.8 - 9.8 foot). According to some reports they may grow on exception to 4.5 metres (14.7 feet). Black mambas that reach this size are obviously rare and verifiable data is actually hard to track down.

The name "black mamba" is somewhat confusing as this animal is not black at all. The common name is given to the snake because the mouth is inky black on the inside. Most mambas have a dark olive, olive green, greyish brown or metal grey colour. Some of them will show a light banding around their body. Slightly speckled mambas are also not uncommon. Juvenile black mambas are light grey or olive in colour but will darken when older.

Black mambas are widespread over the African continent and occur from Somalia to South Africa. In the past black mambas were recognized in 2 subspecies: Dendroaspis polylepis polylepis and Dendroaspis polylepis antinorii. But research proved antinorii was an invalid subspecies. Venom research has shown us however, that there can be differences in venom composition in black mambas from different localities.

Black mambas are diurnal snakes that hunt prey actively. They live in a permanent lair which they will use for a long time if not disturbed, and also seem to have permanent basking spots which they will return to daily. Black mambas often live in termite mounds and hollow trees, but even when they are not supposed to be arboreal, they can sometimes be found in trees. Typically, when black mambas sense danger, they will slide away to the nearest hiding place, and are capable of doing this at 20 km/h, which makes the black mamba one of the fastest snakes in the world. Black mambas feed mainly on warm-blooded prey such as rodents, ground squirrels, hyraxes and other small mammals. Birds are occasionally taken. Black mambas’ eating reptiles and other snakes is quite rare and there is little documentation to substantiate it.

Black mambas usually bite their prey once or twice and then allow it go off to die before attempting to eat. They may however, bite and hold when eating birds. Their venom is very potent and is mainly based on neurotoxins that are absorbed quickly by the prey. The venom will cause a blockade at the neuromuscular junction which blocks every signal from the brain passing through the nervous system to the muscles which causes systemic paralysis. The prey will die from suffocation due to paralysis of the muscles of respiration.

Even though venom composition varies in black mambas from different localities, there is a good polyvalent antivenom produced by SAIMR (South African Institute of Medical Research) that effectively covers them all. Bites from black mambas to humans are rare, but are seriously life threatening when they occur. A good first aid treatment rapidly enacted is very important. We apply a pressure immobilization bandage as described by Prof. Struan Sutherland. During transport to the hospital, respiratory support for the bitten patient is very important. This can be either mouth to mouth, mouth to mask, or a bag-valve-mask device used by medical personnel. With good pre-hospital first aid and in-hospital antivenom treatment, 99% of victims survive without any complications. Reversal of symptoms is generally quite rapid with early antivenom administration.

**Hitcher** · 27th September 2005, 13:07

Kill Bill II.

**Sniper** · 27th September 2005, 13:09

Also mentioned in 1

**SlowHand** · 27th September 2005, 13:11

Meow!!! where is the word Gargantuan sniper? You got a better name? maybe Layla? that way I can play that to it.

**Sniper** · 27th September 2005, 13:34

You might be biting off a bit much there squid, but hey, at least you have a good sense of humour. BTW..... Definiton of Gargantaun: Enormous, inordinate, great beyond all limits. It needed 900 ells of Châtelleraut linen to make the body of his shirt, and 200 more for the gussets; for his shoes 406 ells of blue and crimson velvet were required, and 1,100 cow-hides for the soles. He could play 207 different games, picked his teeth with an elephant's tusk, and did everything in the same "large way."

**SlowHand** · 27th September 2005, 15:14

u've completely lost me now Sniper, I was being serious for the name thing. I can see how that sounded like a smarty comment now tho. And I can play Layla, finally.

Sort of on topic, how many others name there bikes? I know some have on the site, who would name their bike, but cant think of a cool name?

**Sniper** · 27th September 2005, 15:16

Search for it. There is a thread on KB about naming the bike.

**Ixion** · 27th September 2005, 16:27

Originally Posted by Sniper

You might be biting off a bit much there squid, but hey, at least you have a good sense of humour. BTW..... Definiton of Gargantaun: Enormous, inordinate, great beyond all limits. It needed 900 ells of Châtelleraut linen to make the body of his shirt, and 200 more for the gussets; for his shoes 406 ells of blue and crimson velvet were required, and 1,100 cow-hides for the soles. He could play 207 different games, picked his teeth with an elephant's tusk, and did everything in the same "large way."

Ah. A big lad. How did he get on for condoms ?

**RiderInBlack** · 27th September 2005, 16:41

Originally Posted by Sniper

Search for it. There is a thread on KB about naming the bike.

This is the one: Bike Names

**Lou Girardin** · 27th September 2005, 16:51

Originally Posted by Ixion

Ah. A big lad. How did he get on for condoms ?

Marquee?

**vifferman** · 27th September 2005, 16:53

Originally Posted by Charlie

Yes I admire my bike every time I see her! Shes beautiful and I'm so impressed. I think its more a case of first love/new toy syndrome and just the excitement of finally having one!

Nup.
She's a good looking bike, alright.