Caution while digging

[Bulldog1948]

Had about an hour to hunt this afternoon. So, I went to my brother's place in the village. He owns two very old properties, so I figured that I might uncover some goodies.

First hole was about 6 inches deep and recovered a stupid beer tab and a square-headed nail. My knees are aching, but I thought that I'd try a little bit more.

My machine said there was a quarter in the hole, so I eased down on my knees and began to dig. And, it'd a good thing that I go slowly, because just an inch or so down I encountered a large piece of glass sticking mostly straight up- now that could have been a major bloody ouch I kept on digging and found some more glass in the hole. But I never did cram my hand down there to scape the dirt out. Well, my el-cheapo PP kept saying that there was something in the hole- yeah right an old rusty bolt head Well, by this time, I didn't care what was in the hole, my knees were numb and I had one heck of a time getting up . Guess I need to put some WD 40 in the old joints

But, anyway, I had a little bit of fun. Darn, I know there has to be some goodies there somewhere; me & Mr. Coinmaster will just have to find those little ole rascals. HH

Mike

 

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[Georges Minelab Safari]

A couple of weeks ago I dug up a rusted razor blade.

 

[ggossage]

Wondering if gel knee pads would help? Good luck out there and avoid the glass

Last year I stuck my Lesche in the ground to start a plug...out of the ground and directly toward my face comes a snake. Small, yes. Garter, yes. Nevertheless I popped up off the ground like a ninja...until I knew what it was for sure. I run into snakes frequently, but never in this way!

 

[Bulldog1948]

Wondering if gel knee pads would help? Good luck out there and avoid the glass

Last year I stuck my Lesche in the ground to start a plug...out of the ground and directly toward my face comes a snake. Small, yes. Garter, yes. Nevertheless I popped up off the ground like a ninja...until I knew what it was for sure. I run into snakes frequently, but never in this way!

I woulda poppd too. That'l scare the heck outta a person. I had a run in with a black snake last week, at least I think that's what it was. Couldn't really tell as I was mowing the grass and it was just about dark. When I felt something cold,slimy and wiggly try to wrap itself around my bare leg; I had shorts on. I was tired and the first thing I thought was that I'd run over a tree branch; OMG, tree branches are not like that . Good thing I didn't have jeans on and it tried to go up my pant leg. Ever see a senior citizen bail from a mower while yanking his Levi's off HH

Mike

 

[Bulldog1948]

A couple of weeks ago I dug up a rusted razor blade.

That could have been a very bad scene also. One just never knows exactly what;s under the ground; do we.HH

Mike

 

[steelheadwill]

Yup, never know where danger lurks.
Was changing my boat shoes for digging boots after beaching my boat on an island saltmarsh,
one step with bare foot resulted in a tremendous gash from a hidden glass shard
sloshed in a blood filled boot for the rest of the day
I had an encounter with this baby snake last week, appeared to be partially enveloped in an embryonic sac ??
Anyone ID this species?

 

[ivan salis]

its a " ringneck snake " - of the yellow ringneck type

 

[steelheadwill]

its a " ringneck snake " - of the yellow ringneck type

Thanks Ivan, always a fount of knowledge
He was a cute & friendly one

 

[999digger]

A couple of weeks ago I dug up a rusted razor blade.

I have found utility knife blades and arrow head tips. You have to be careful.

 

[EagleDown]

That little ring-neck appears to be an adult. They seldom get more than about 8" long. The "embryonic sack" is skin. Evidently he was interrupted in his shedding process. Also, if you want a small snake for a "pet", that's one of the most docile snakes in the U.S.

Eagle

 

[steelheadwill]

That little ring-neck appears to be an adult. They seldom get more than about 8" long. The "embryonic sack" is skin. Evidently he was interrupted in his shedding process. Also, if you want a small snake for a "pet", that's one of the most docile snakes in the U.S.

Eagle

Thanks! Beautiful creature.... he has a nice area to live and hunt, big piles of rotting firewood logs used as a yard boundary, full of bugs

 

[hikeinmts]

I've had a few cuts from stuff in the ground.....and bites from unfriendly red ants.
Almost backed up into a nest of killer wasps two years ago.....they had their "border patrol" out, and after
being stung on the back 3 times in less than one second, I was off to the races......getting away from them.
First coin site this year, I found a cute little (less than one meter) poisenous snake......afraid of me.
Then, I found his big brother.....not afraid of me....but I was of him. He got picked up and threw into the bushes,
away from where I was going to be looking for coins. Ugggg.
Seen wild pig ruts.....and fresh bear dung.......Never know what you will find in the hills when hunting for coins.
Carry a small first aid kit in your backpack. Comes in handy every now and then.
Good luck. Good hunting. hikein(Korean)hills

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

1) I always wear gloves. When it is not too hot I also wear a pair of surgical gloves underneath my outer gloves. It also keeps my hands nice and clean

2) When possible I use a digging tool such as the Relic Pro or other Predator shovel.

3) Get a metal detector that does a better job of telling iron from coins!

 

[Imnengr]

I wear leather work gloves no matter what the temperature is outside. Ants, glass, nails, tabs, razors, knives, needles.....too many things that can mess you up. Plus, I think the gloves help create an image of "professionalism" to the extent that can be had doing our hobby. Better safe than sorry, eh. HH

 

[Nate in Ga]

I wear leather work gloves no matter what the temperature is outside. Ants, glass, nails, tabs, razors, knives, needles.....too many things that can mess you up. Plus, I think the gloves help create an image of "professionalism" to the extent that can be had doing our hobby. Better safe than sorry, eh. HH

can see the gloves in the avatar lol

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I agree Mike,
I have had a few deep cuts through the years on the glass, Iron and pottery shard.