Snake dance

A small snake and I managed to startle each other today. I think he was sunning himself in the pathway by the garage. Since I'd been through there several times already today it's odd he'd pick that spot.

So there I was headed towards the potting soil and the next thing I knew something was slithering frantically under my feet. You'll be glad to know I still seem to have quick instincts, I leap pretty fast. :-)

He was a charcoal black color but the one glimpse in our frantic parting of the ways wasn't enough to determine any other details. Needless to say he didn't stick around long enough for me to examine him. Being stepped on probably didn't make his day.

I'm actually delighted. He's welcome to munch on all the bugs and mice he can find! He's probably a - Northwestern Garter snake which are known to eat slugs. I wonder how you make a snake feel at home? I hope he doesn't decide that my yard is too dangerous.