I mentioned on Friday that there were a lot of birds and desert creatures out and about last Sunday at the Desert Botanical Gardens. This black and white snake was slithering about on one of the pathways. He didn’t move very fast on the pavement, but the minute he hit the dirt he took off in a flash.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Low to the ground
I mentioned on Friday that there were a lot of birds and desert creatures out and about last Sunday at the Desert Botanical Gardens. This black and white snake was slithering about on one of the pathways. He didn’t move very fast on the pavement, but the minute he hit the dirt he took off in a flash.
Brrrr!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the snack slithers slowly over the sidewalk because the pavement is rough on his belly.
ReplyDeleteThe Desert Botanical Garden is a haven for some animals, but they have a rabbit fence around the entire property to try to keep out the rabbits, who would have a feast on the plants, although we have seen a few rabbits inside.
wow, way cool. I have never seen a snake at the DBG before.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! I've never seen a snake on my hikes through the gardens. I need to look down on occasion.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty. I really like snakes and this one is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHe is a beauty. I looked up snakes of Arizona, you sure have quite a few. Over here in England they really are not common.
ReplyDeleteI may be wrong but this looks like a Common Kingsnake.
Beautiful snake! Amazing pattern.
ReplyDeleteSnakes a cool to look at in a control place like at the zoo. I don't like running info them working or hiking!
ReplyDeleteThat is one pretty snake - easy to spot and run away from!
ReplyDeleteNice catch!
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