Sorrow. [Need shoulders to cry on]

[Salamander Rising]

Nah. Perhaps he was happy to spend time with you, because he felt that you wouldn't. He obviously enjoys living in your home, and helping control your rodent issue, lol.

Well, I have to admit that I did "warn him" about the neighbor and ask him to kindly stay here rather than wandering about.

The neighbor weed-whacks every snake he sees.

[but has promised to try and catch Alice if he comes across him]

It was still pretty freaky to have a wild snake coiled around my ankles.
He was twining about them, much like a cat, until he settled onto my feet.

He is so beautiful....all sleek, graceful and shiny with such an elegant, whip-like tail.

[I've named him "Slinky" whether he knows it or not]