Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for October 18, 2021

The capybara has become something of a working class symbol in Argentina. Just one more reason to like them.

“But the mother-and-dog reunion, is only a moment away!” Apologies to Paul Simon.

Never thought I’d read about something worse than the rats in Willard, which by the way, turns 50 this year.

Some non-venomous snakes, such as rat snakes, will shake their tails the same way rattlesnakes do. The idea is to scare others by making a similar noise amongst dead leaves.

And, those capybaras have a horrible fashion sense! I mean, come on! A banana peel for a hat?!

If I can hear the rattle, then I’m closer than I want to be. Illusion or not — I’m running. Whoever said the snake is more afraid of me than I am of the snake, never met me. I’m afraid of two things: venomous snakes and my wife after I’ve done something stupid.

Those gate guards were not doing a very good job.

Giant rats, snakes, and dogs. And we walk among them as if it’s our planet.

Take care, may Zen Master Hirohito “I Think So Quietly I Don’t Think” Yamahahahatord be with you, and gesundheit.

I’d love to know the details of the 3 year saga of the dog. (and – the Capybaras story is not worthy of this strip.)

I’m sure there’s plenty of tasty recipes for capybaras.

Sorry, but my diet excludes insects, rodents and reptiles

Capybaras are the largest rodent? I don’t think so. ROUS are way bigger.

Sic the cats on them…

hmm, nope, I don’t really feel any sympathy for a posh gated community getting “invaded” by a native animal. I DO feel bad for the dogs though, they can’t help their owners being rich assholes

Pretty sure it was the “posh gated community” that invaded the capybara habitat, and not the other way ‘round.

Almost the same story about my Uncle’s Hunting Dog “Tippy”. Uncle John was hunting in Maine. When it came time to leave, Tippy was no where to be found. Didn’t answer his call whistle. Uncle John had to go back to MA. Three weeks later Tippy strolled up the driveway in Haverhill, MA.. a 300 mile trek..

Time to break out the heavy artillery, get my .45s.

Did Charming leave any prints?

I don’t care what illusion they think the rattlesnake is making. If you have ever heard one in the wild, you were probably (rightly) concerned -and that is all you REALLY need to know. At least they warn you. Being an avid hunter here in the southeast (USA), I’ve had the dubious pleasure of encountering them a few times -and gladly not been bitten. They (are a primary reason I carry “snake shot” in my revolver.