Friday, October 18, 2013

Friendly Garden Critter

When my little dog Socks and I were in our yard on Sunday we saw something interesting.
 He was friendly - he only hissed at me once!
Snakes are welcome in my yard as they eat voles and other annoying things. And they make for great  Camera Critters posts.
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18 comments:

  1. Sylvia KOctober 18, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Oh, and you did get terrific captures, Al! Good for you and Socks and this charming fellow!! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

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  2. ViolaOctober 18, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    It's a lovely creature, but only on pictures for me.. but of course, there might be a reason for all of us on this planet of earth.. :)

    Beautiful pictures! :)

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  3. PallaviOctober 18, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    The snake has such vivid and striking markings. The second capture is splendid Al !

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  4. Linda W.October 18, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    I don't mind garter snakes. I agree - snakes eat pests.

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  5. AndyOctober 19, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    I have the same feelings about snakes as Indiana Jones.

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  6. TexWisGirlOctober 19, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    he's beautiful!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 19, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Last shot is excellent ~ everything has its place in nature ~ glad you like the snake ~ carol

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  8. RajeshOctober 19, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Fantastic shots.

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  9. UnknownOctober 19, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    He's a beautiful critter.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 19, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Love that second shot!

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  11. VioletSkyOctober 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    The tongue makes the shot (for me!)

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  12. sonia a. mascaroOctober 19, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Wow! Great photos, Al!
    Are this snake poisonous?
    I have much fear of snakes...

    Sending kisses to little Socks!

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  13. A Joyful CottageOctober 19, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    He's actually kind of cute. Nice shot. I wonder how Socks reacted.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 20, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    He's gorgeous! (especially at a distance)...

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  15. PiaOctober 20, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Oh yes, you really got a great critter post. Perfect photos. You are brave. Mine would be all super fuzzy.

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  16. alfonsoOctober 21, 2013 at 8:39 AM


    Good photos Al.
    I like snakes too. I think they are good for balance in nature. Just take care with vipers.

    · hugs

     · CR · & · LMA ·

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 21, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    So cool you got him with his tongue sticking out; I love these pictures.

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  18. Pat TillettOctober 22, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Nice photos! Most people hate snakes, but they certainly have an important role in our natural lives.

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