Garden of Eden ??????? Snakes hunt under my magnolia tree every day. They don't seem to mind my presence; I am trying to get used to theirs. They blend so well with the surroundings!

STVest Loc: LA - that's Lower Alabama

Snakes hunt under my magnolia tree every day. They don't seem to mind my presence; I am trying to get used to theirs. They blend so well with the surroundings! Every day I walk out to the tree looking for the snakes because I know they are there; when I finally spot them, I am usually within a foot of them.

In previous posts, I have introduced Legolas Le Zard. Today, I introduce you to two more.

Hortense Le Zard - still quite small. The curled leaf behind her is about 3" long.

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Belle E. Crawler - she is a stout lady and a very able hunter. I don't have to wait long for her to snatch up a meal - it's just too quick for me to catch with my camera!

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At least 3 snakes live under this birdbath. A sadistic streak made me place that old rusty axe against the tree just to keep them on their toes. oh . . . wait . . .

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jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

Very nice pics.
Jack

Didereaux Loc: Swamps of E TX

STVest wrote:

Snakes hunt under my magnolia tree every day. They don't seem to mind my presence; I am trying to get used to theirs. They blend so well with the surroundings! Every day I walk out to the tree looking for the snakes because I know they are there; when I finally spot them, I am usually within a foot of them.

In previous posts, I have introduced Legolas Le Zard. Today, I introduce you to two more.

:thumbup: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :thumbup:

STVest Loc: LA - that's Lower Alabama

jack schade wrote:

Very nice pics.
Jack

Thanks for looking and for your kind comment, Jack.

STVest Loc: LA - that's Lower Alabama

Didereaux wrote:

:thumbup: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :thumbup:

Thanks for looking and for the :thumbup: s, Didereaux! Mr. Green looks kind of evil, so maybe you have a sadistic streak, too?

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Good captures, especially #1. :-) :thumbup:

angler Loc: StHelens England

Great shots.

davids999 Loc: Edinburgh, UK

STVest wrote:

Snakes hunt under my magnolia tree every day. They don't seem to mind my presence; I am trying to get used to theirs. They blend so well with the surroundings! Every day I walk out to the tree looking for the snakes because I know they are there; when I finally spot them, I am usually within a foot of them.

In previous posts, I have introduced Legolas Le Zard. Today, I introduce you to two more.

What beautiful creatures to share your yard with!! Superb shots.
:thumbup: :thumbup:

Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England

Nice ones STVest...you are lucky indeed to be able to watch these creatures in your backyard!!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Loved your entertaining story and images, Sherry! Laughed out loud at #3 :)

What a wonderful garden of critters you get to enjoy.

angela k Loc: Long Island

How cool is that!!! Maybe you should point them in the direction of your caterpillar cluster, they might be able to help you out!!
What kind of snakes are they Sherry?? When my boys were young, we had 4 garter snakes that we kept indoors. I actually do like them!!
:-D :-D

...just don't eat the apple!!! :lol: :lol:

Irvingite Charles Loc: Irving, Tx

Great shots

Charles

STVest Loc: LA - that's Lower Alabama

Sylvias wrote:

Good captures, especially #1. :-) :thumbup:

Thanks for looking and for your kind comment, Sylvia. They pose so nicely while they're waiting for prey!

STVest Loc: LA - that's Lower Alabama

angler wrote:

Great shots.

Thanks for looking and your kind comment, Jim.

STVest Loc: LA - that's Lower Alabama

davids999 wrote:

What beautiful creatures to share your yard with!! Superb shots.
:thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comment. Snakes are pretty - especially in the form of belts, bags, and shoes.