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08/11/2007 11:22 AM

8/11/07

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Hello, I'm searching for a device that is programmable to my specifications. This device needs to be flexible and obey the commands that a computerized system sends it. The only object that I can imagine is a living reptile, called a snake. I know with the advancement in technology that people have made of the years, that device has got to be out there. Please, send me a link where I can continue with my investigation into this matter!

I really appreciate the time that you spent answering my question as it keeps me enthused in my research. I am eagerly waiting for your response.

Sincerely, Louie

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08/11/2007 1:29 PM

This sort of thing has been done, you should be able to find something...but probably not commercially available.

What do you want it to do?

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08/11/2007 2:47 PM

Do you mean somethinglike this?

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08/11/2007 3:09 PM

That's cute ! I want one... it could carry my golf clubs!

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08/16/2007 4:44 PM

But it might ruin a hole in one by occupying the hole.

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08/12/2007 12:29 AM

okay. so last time you asked this question I asked you if you could be more specific. Now you have asked again only with less specifics.

We use all sorts of things. Last time I linked you to computer controlled pigs, boresope, and fiber optics as well as a build your own RC kit.

Apparently none of that was any use.

So now, not to help you (as it seems I can not) but rather to satisfy my curiosity, what are you needing to accomplish?

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Mr Truman Brain seems to have caught quite the critter.

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08/12/2007 2:42 AM

Why do you imagine that some poor snake could be wired to understand serial binary signals and do your bidding?! Venomous or non-venomous? Are you thinking of bumping off the wife?!

There are robots out there with many different physical configurations that would love to do anything a computer told them to do. On the other hand, all a snake is going to be thinking is "Oh sh#t! How did I let myself be caught by this moron, and how can I get the f%*k outta here!!!"

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08/12/2007 3:33 AM

Interfacing with the snake is your first problem. I don't think it will be susceptible to RS232, Parallel, USB, fire wire etc.

The best might be hypnotic interface. Be aware that a snake is a master at that (See what happened to Eve)

The other possibility would be to stick a lot of pins into the snake and send electric pulses and note the behaviour. You may eventually get the snake to smile or perform tricks. (SPCA permitting)

Another word of caution: Most pressure points on a snake will activate defence mode.

Finally: Stay away from the sharp side.

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08/12/2007 3:58 AM

Why spoil all the fun? If he uses one of the many pit-vipers he has IR vision. Plus if he uses a Gaboon Viper, he will not only be exposed to neuro-toxin, but also hemo-toxins. That way, he's almost certain to die, and if he doesn't, whichever limb gets bit will almost certainly have to be amputated!!!

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08/12/2007 4:36 AM

Oh dear, so its going down, again!

Just from the original post you can guess its going to get dumb & dirty quickly!!

Gotta go, sorry!!!!

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08/12/2007 4:48 AM

Come on, Andy...

Check out the question! It's like answering a post from Jeffery Dahmer!!!

"Uh, how do I drill a hole in a guys head and inject a substance that will burn out his frontal lobes and make him the perfect sex slave?"

Yes, it creeps me out, too!!!

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08/12/2007 12:08 PM

Really,

The researcher would do well to provide a more concise well phrased inquiry defining whether this is a purely robotic or a frankenstein type application using a poor helpless snake. If the latter then a black mamba would provide more of a challenge don't you think? Otherwise give us better input!!

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08/12/2007 10:10 PM

I totally concur!

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08/12/2007 11:53 PM

LMAO Yup ---- you're sure right about this one, I want to read all of the imaginative responses.

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08/12/2007 5:40 PM

I knew it from the beginning.

Sincerely,

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08/13/2007 9:51 AM

Hello, I'm searching for a device that is programmable to my specifications. This device needs to be flexible and obey the commands that a computerized system sends it. The only object that I can imagine is a living reptile, called a snake.

What exactly do you mean by this statement? Does the device need to be a computerized system that is as flexible as a snake because last I checked snakes are not good at obeying commands I think they only slither away at the sign of an intruder or strike/attack in defense?

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