There's a marmot in my truck

[teej89]

Can't wait to hear how this unfolds. Maybe an air horn or dog whistle?

 

[seeth07]

Is this going to be on YouTube with the title: "redneck's truck explodes - claims a critter was hiding in it"

 

[GearJunky]

Honest story - A friend told me that if you get a marmot in your engine bay (or in your case over the gas tank) they won't leave... I thought his story was BS, but I have now heard several others confirm his account.

He tried:
Bear Spray (Says he painted the marmots face orange... then got himself!!)
Driving fast
Hitting the brakes
Sharp sticks etc.

Nothing worked... Finally pulled his car into a nearby lake using the boat ramp and the sucker finally swam out.

Best of luck - the more you harass them, the more they want to hide.

 

[Irrelevant]

Honest story - A friend told me that if you get a marmot in your engine bay (or in your case over the gas tank) they won't leave... I thought his story was BS, but I have now heard several others confirm his account.

He tried:
Bear Spray (Says he painted the marmots face orange... then got himself!!)
Driving fast
Hitting the brakes
Sharp sticks etc.

Nothing worked... Finally pulled his car into a nearby lake using the boat ramp and the sucker finally swam out.

Best of luck - the more you harass them, the more they want to hide.

Winner winner chicken dinner, I'm doing it... maybe.

Need to check, might be above the doors.

UPDATE: NO! I would need to put in 8" above the door seals to get to top of the gas tank.

 

[MNElkNut]

A small dog or a cat might be your answer. Finally a worthwhile cause for the in laws ankle biter?

Can you see it?

 

[Irrelevant]

I'll telling you he isn't in the engine compartment. He's sitting on top of the gas tank with is under the rear seat and the bed.

Do you think heat with drive him out? It's supposed to hit 90 today. I could also put a heater under there or run the truck or both.

Seriously, shouldn't this work? I mean 90 deg, plus in the sun, plus a space heater under it. That lil f-er should bake in his fur coat.

 

[MTLabrador]

A friend of mine had a marmot latch onto his truck during a trip to the beartooths. We eventually captured him with a catch pole and executed him with a .22. YMMV...

 

[Letthemgrow]

Two words: det cord

 

[rtraverdavis]

Seriously, shouldn't this work? I mean 90 deg, plus in the sun, plus a space heater under it. That lil f-er should bake in his fur coat.

Yeah but, there’s no real pizazz to that option. I mean can’t you go with one of the more dangerous, destructive options? Think about your fans!

 

[Irrelevant]

Yeah but, there’s no real pizazz to that option. I mean can’t you go with one of the more dangerous, destructive options? Think about your fans!

The more I thought about this though, he's sitting on the gas tank, which will stay cool/cooler, so if anything he'll likely just hunker harder. Unless I could really cook him one being on black asphalt in +100 deg temps.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Zinc Phosphate laden marmot snacks? Neither quick or exciting though.

 

[DouglasR]

Tomcat bait block centered on a glue trap with a piece of fishing line tied to the trap.
Or just send in a cat.

 

[rtraverdavis]

The more I thought about this though, he's sitting on the gas tank, which will stay cool/cooler, so if anything he'll likely just hunker harder. Unless I could really cook him one being on black asphalt in +100 deg temps.

I guess the whole gas tank location thing rules out fireworks as an option? Maybe, maybe not...?

 

[rtraverdavis]

Or just send in a cat.

@neffa3 is famous for his love of cats.

 

[Sytes]

Two words: det cord

Didn't happen unless you videotape! I like this idea the best! Det cord for a gas tank awesome

 

[Letthemgrow]

“If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.”

 

[DouglasR]

@neffa3 is famous for his love of cats.

Kittles would have that marmot tree’d in 2 shakes of her tail.

 

[JustinsDad]

OK now we’re gonna be glued to this thread until we see the outcome.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

@neffa3

If this day doesn't end with a grip and grin I'm going to be so upset.

Ps take your time, this is a memory, remember what happened when you rushed the bear photos.

 

[Tiredofthebickering]

I guess the whole gas tank location thing rules out fireworks as an option? Maybe, maybe not...?

I propose Roman Candles!