snake in the leaves

I took this picture 8 days ago when I was on a hike at Morgan Creek. I thought I had posted the picture at that time--but when I went to show the picture to a co-worker, it turns out I was wrong. *gasp*

So here's my snake picture. He was good sized and while snakes don't bother me, in this case I never got closer than 5 feet away. He looked a mite pissy and even non-poisonous snakes can bite.

Comments

srp said…
You may keep the snake... they ALL make my skin crawl. What kind of snake is it.... do you know?
2:41 PM
Blonde Goddess said…
I am terrified of snakes.

I almost jumped out of my chair when I saw that picture...bleh...
2:51 PM
Utopia said…
What kind of snake? Do you know? I've never seen a blue snake in these parts!
3:22 PM
Evil Twin's Wife said…
Wow - he's a beauty. He does look a little pissy. But he sat pretty for his pic. :-)
8:00 PM
Kristen said…
It looks kind of cottonmouth-y, but this site makes it look more like a banded water snake. Still not something I'd want to meet unawares.
8:02 PM
utenzi said…
I'm terrible at figuring out what species a critter is, Kristen. I'm lucky when I can identify fellow humans. All the snakes on that page look different to me. I'd have never known they were all members of the same species. :-(
8:27 PM
kenju said…
I'm glad it was you who saw him and not me!
12:19 AM
Noi Rocker said…
Hi Utenzi!! I have not been here in a long time! I hope you are doing great!

The snake freaks me out man. I am not a reptile person. I do however, love the picture of the river. Its a beauty. I hope to one day visit see it in person;)
10:05 AM
Pearl said…
Pretty. I don't think we get that kind around here.
9:05 AM
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