The temperature today is around 80 degrees. which is perfect for me to sit in the shade. I have to admit that I am so used to the Florida weather, so have leggings, a top, and a fleece shirt on.
We were both out on the patio, and my husband had fallen asleep on the sunny side. I caught a glimpse of something behind me, in the reflection of my glasses. It was a snake. I can’t remember what I shouted, but it woke my husband up. He missed it slithering behind me, to the side of me, and then lifting his head up towards him, before doing a 45 degree turn, up through the grass, and out under the fence.
My heart is still pounding, as I have this phobia about snakes. I don’t even like to see them on the television. We have lived in this house 3 years now, and that’s the first one that I have seen. He wasn’t too wide, but he sure was long.
My neighbors say that most are garden snakes, and that they are good, as they eat all the bugs. I think I would rather use bug spray.
I obviously didn’t take a photo, and went on to Pixabay for a non real snake picture.
Yikes!!! My hubby is not a fan either. I am not a big fan but do not have a phobia. Glad he slithered away!!!
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If the markings are red and black he’s a “friend to Jack” if black and yellow he may “kill a fellow.” That is what I have been told about Florida snakes. I have seen several all black ones and they seem harmless .
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Me too. 😬
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I saw black but not the underbelly, as I really didn’t want to look.
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OH MY GOODNESS! So glad he slithered away! 💙
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The poor snake was simply enjoying the sun too! It is startling to see one, though.
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It was 23 degrees in Kansas this morning. Brr….
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How horrible — I hate snakes!!
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Your snake picture is at least cute😂 I deplore snakes. Last summer I about had a heart attack discovering one snake that returned every day to my garden. Then I realized all my gross slugs and snails had disappeared— he’d been eating them! Now I keep hoping he’ll return this year . 😅
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Glad to know you are safe oh my! I havent seen a snake free walking around my living space but it surely would alarm me if I see one, at least initially!
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Thank God both grandpa and grandma were not beating by the snake! Snakes have no positive effect to me. It’s better the bugs are killed with the spray, and let the (your) garden be free of snakes.
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I’m with you – don’t like snakes!
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Me also
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As long as it’s not in my garden
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Poor you.
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My sentiments entirely.
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That’s what they are good for.
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It did.
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I so agree with you.
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Glad others feel the same way.
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But, our snakes are not out yet.
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You are lucky.
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80degrees? The snake was burning I think 🤔
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That’s cool for Florida. 🌞
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