Jul 23, 2010
…it was still alive!
“There’s something you need to see.” That’s what the gardener said when he knocked on the door this morning. “There’s a very big rattlesnake in the back,” he said. “Alive?” I asked. “Not any more, but he’s still moving.” They always kill my rattlesnakes first, then tell me about it. But this one was big – about 2 1/2 to 3 feet long, and it was still alive! I grabbed my camera, put on hard shoes and followed the gardener out. Even though the snake was injured, it was still scary to be that close. And I go walking back there all the time. It was the same spot where the alligator lizard was and I know who would have won that fight. Maybe that’s why I never saw the lizard again. He was lunch… hell no – more like an appetizer.
Dang Jenny! That’s one big snake. You are pretty brave yourself. I wouldnt dare go that close to a snake died or alive. I see a side of you I would’ve never expected to see. Most females dont like things like snakes and lizards, but what do you do? Grab the camera and run with it to get a shot of whatever it may be that draws your interest. I like that about you 🙂
Just be extra careful when youre out and about in your yard, because it seems your yard is a dangerous place with snakes, lizards, etc…
I want to see the whole snake!! You must really live in the sticks!! I think I like your gardeners!!! Very brave men!!
K
The snake was kind of in two pieces. They gardener usually cuts the head off but he didn’t have a shovel and hit it with a rock in the middle. It’s pretty gross.