We were out at the dog park, and the girls found a little Garter Snake. Common, but still pretty.

Ada the corgi was terrified of it, but Ilsa the dobe had to be told - repeatedly - to leave it alone.

"Um.... wuzzat?"


"Oo oo oo! It's a snake, it's a snake! What fun!"








The garters love the dog park at this time of year. It's right next to a creek, and sometimes we'll see as many as a dozen of these guys making their way towards the creek every time we go to the park. Last year we found some HUGE ones, like this guy - I'd estimate that he was at least 3 feet long, and about as thick as a big bratwurst!: