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Dawn
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Posted: May 03 2007 at 6:21pm | IP Logged Quote Dawn

I just put a picture up at my nature blog of a dead snake we found in our front yard, beneath bins that had fallen over after trash pick-up today.

We are not sure what kind it is (garter?) and we are wondering what would have killed it? (I'm hoping it wasn't the trash bins! ) It does appear to have a wound in its middle area.

Any help is appreciated!

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Posted: May 03 2007 at 7:15pm | IP Logged Quote Sarah

Ds8 sitting here thinks its a garter snake and he said he read that crows pick the liver out of them.

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Posted: May 08 2007 at 11:46am | IP Logged Quote Kelly

On the subject of snakes, my kids just went on a mountain hike and almost stepped on a Black Mamba---a most deadly snake. In fact, two of the big boys stepped OVER it and my dd spotted it as she was about to step ON it. Thank God for those Guardian Angels!

Give me garter snakes any day. If you find one alive, they make great pets.

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Posted: May 08 2007 at 2:22pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM

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Oh my gosh. So you are there now. No wonder we haven't heard much from you. You'll have to tell us all about it, Kelly.

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Posted: May 08 2007 at 3:10pm | IP Logged Quote stacykay

Holy Canoli!
So grateful your dc are all ok and so well-watched by their dear angels! Throwing in a prayer for all of you and your safety! Agreeing with Mary; looking forward to hearing about this adventure!

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Posted: May 08 2007 at 6:10pm | IP Logged Quote lapazfarm

Oh, my! Our nature study sure sounds tame next to that!!! Thank God they didn't get hurt!

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