Madame Snake awaiting my crossing to continue in her trails. . . . ok everyone, it is a king snake, and trust me when I say, I want her around. I shot this foto at work, right out the back porch on THE BAYOU. where all manner of other reptiles are coming out. Yesturday a 6 ft some gator swimmed right past my very eyes . . . weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee . . .the King snakes are constrictors that live in many types of habitat, but seem to prefer ridges and levees that border wet areas. They will kill and eat poisonous snakes, but their most common prey is mice and rats. This is a very beneficial snake and is a friend of the farmers and gardeners alike. King snakes should be prized and protected from harm because, like other snakes, they are an important link in the food chain.
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Dawson - Lynn James 13 Sep 2013
Excellent capture!!MJ Mitchell 30 May 2010
Great images - I am with you in not harming the snakes; especially in my area the black snakes!Sandra McClure 14 May 2010
wow great shot but oh myyyyyyyGinger Lovellette 11 May 2010
Yikes! awesome shots!Heli Aarniranta 08 May 2010
GREAT PRESENTATION AND SHOT