NORTHERN BROWNSNAKE

We've been watching a good sized Northern Brownsnake for the past week. He's right outside the kitchen door, usually sunning himself in the gravel or on a cluster of Hens and Chicks. My visiting grandchildren have named him "Slither". He's pretty speedy. My grandson has tried to catch him but has been totally unsuccessful! Maybe that's a good thing?

We've had a good visit with the children. On our outdoor forays we've seen deer, turkeys, woodchucks, a beaver, "Slither", and the most exciting sight of all-a MOOSE! He was less than 5 miles from home and warranted stopping the car and looking for a good five minutes or so!