Ozark Snake Lore
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. Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Spreadhead" or "Spreading Adder"?
Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Spreadhead" or "Spreading Adder"?
Yes
No
2
. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, did the snake have the ability to dislocate its jaws and swallow things larger than itself?
(If you answered "No" to the previous question, go on to question # 5)
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, did the snake have the ability to dislocate its jaws and swallow things larger than itself? (If you answered "No" to the previous question, go on to question # 5)
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to # 2, did you ever believe it?
If you answered "Yes" to # 2, did you ever believe it?
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to # 2, where did you learn it about it from?
If you answered "Yes" to # 2, where did you learn it about it from?
Friend
Relative
Book
Other (please specify)
5
. Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Joint Snake"?
Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Joint Snake"?
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, did the snake have the ability to wriggle itself back together if it was cut or torn into pieces?
(If you answered "No" to the previous question, go on to question # 9)
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, did the snake have the ability to wriggle itself back together if it was cut or torn into pieces? (If you answered "No" to the previous question, go on to question # 9)
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to # 6, did you ever believe it?
If you answered "Yes" to # 6, did you ever believe it?
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to # 6, where did you learn it from?
If you answered "Yes" to # 6, where did you learn it from?
Friend
Relative
Book
Other (please specify)
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. Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Whip Snake" or "Coachwhip Snake"?
Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Whip Snake" or "Coachwhip Snake"?
Yes
No
10
. If you answered "Yes" to question # 9, did the snake attach itself to its victim with its fangs, then whip the victim with its body?
(If you answered "No" to # 9, go on to question # 13)
If you answered "Yes" to question # 9, did the snake attach itself to its victim with its fangs, then whip the victim with its body? (If you answered "No" to # 9, go on to question # 13)
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to # 10, did you ever believe a snake would do that?
If you answered "Yes" to # 10, did you ever believe a snake would do that?
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to # 11, where did you learn about it from?
If you answered "Yes" to # 11, where did you learn about it from?
Friend
Book
Relative
Other (please specify)
13
. Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Hoop Snake"?
Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Hoop Snake"?
Yes
No
14
. If you answered "Yes" to # 13, did the snake chase its prey by taking its tail in its mouth and rolling after the prey like a child's toy hoop?
(If you answered "No" to the previous question, go on to question # 17)
If you answered "Yes" to # 13, did the snake chase its prey by taking its tail in its mouth and rolling after the prey like a child's toy hoop? (If you answered "No" to the previous question, go on to question # 17)
Yes
No
15
. If you answered "Yes" to # 14, did you ever believe it?
If you answered "Yes" to # 14, did you ever believe it?
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to # 14, where did you learn it from?
If you answered "Yes" to # 14, where did you learn it from?
Friend
Book
Relative
Other (please specify)
17
. Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Milk Snake"?
Prior to the 2008 MFS meeting, had you ever heard of a snake called a "Milk Snake"?
Yes
No
18
. If you answered "Yes" to # 17, did the snake feed by attaching itself to a cow's udder and milking her dry?
(If you answered "No" to # 17, go to question # 21)
If you answered "Yes" to # 17, did the snake feed by attaching itself to a cow's udder and milking her dry? (If you answered "No" to # 17, go to question # 21)
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to # 17, did you ever believe the story?
If you answered "Yes" to # 17, did you ever believe the story?
Yes
No
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. If you answered "Yes" to # 18, where did you learn the story from?
If you answered "Yes" to # 18, where did you learn the story from?
Friend
Relative
Book
Other (please specify)
21
. Did you ever hear about any giant snakes native to the Ozarks?
Did you ever hear about any giant snakes native to the Ozarks?
Yes
No
22
. If you answered "Yes" to # 21, please name or describe the giant snake or snakes you have heard of in the Ozarks.
If you answered "Yes" to # 21, please name or describe the giant snake or snakes you have heard of in the Ozarks.
23
. What Missouri county did you grow up in?
If you didn't grow up in Missouri, please give the name of the state you grew up in.
What Missouri county did you grow up in? If you didn't grow up in Missouri, please give the name of the state you grew up in.
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. What Missouri county do you currently live in?
If you don't live in Missouri, leave this one blank.
What Missouri county do you currently live in? If you don't live in Missouri, leave this one blank.
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. What is your age range?
What is your age range?
under 21
21 - 55
55 - 70
over 70
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. What is your gender?
What is your gender?
Male
Female
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. How many generations (counting yourself) has your family lived in Missouri?
How many generations (counting yourself) has your family lived in Missouri?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
more than 9
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