Kind of surprising...........

[bswiv]

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So we went out to the woods yesterday ( Palatka, Fl. ) to check the game cams, ride the fence and put up some posted signs. In one area where I stoped the truck to check a spot where the brother in law had tossed some corn, Louann said that instead of going to look at the corn she was going to pick a few of the blackberries that were along the road.

I'd walked about a hundred yards down the road when the yelling started. Wasn't scared sounding yelling but more "what the *&^%" followed by a order for me to get myself over to where she was to look at what you see in the pictures.

Now when you look at the pictures notice first that there are no ripe berries on the bush. And then think about why there might not be any ripe berries on that particular bush.

Yes, that's right.....she had already picked them when she realized he was there.

The last picture is worth a close look.......yes I know it's not all that easy to see him in it but what is important is to notice how far up in the bush he had climbed.

He was a good 2 FEET off the ground all coiled up waiting for......well I'm not sure exactly what he was waiting for......but there he was.

No we did not kill him.

And I must ask.......I mean I know they climb logs and the like.....but who knew a pygmy rattler would climb up in a blackberry bush like that.

 

[Charlie T]

He's waiting for Birds and such that come for the Berrys

 

[Yarddog]

That's a Full Grown one at that ; )
Y/D

 

[hardluk1]

And they swim just fine too. Get a forked walking stick and keep for just this prupose. Little 2" Y on one end works good at breaking a snakes neck when needed.

 

[Nimrod2]

Sounds like his camo worked quite well.
I have often discovered Mr. No Legs long after coming into striking range. Thankfully, they are much more forgiving than most 2 legged explorers.

 

[Grumulkin]

I congratulate you for not killing it.

I once found a garter snake in a blackberry bush. Yea, not big deal but I still didn't tell my wife.

 

[jackpot]

I cant help myself....this deserves an Edward Abbey quote. "Id rather kill a man than a snake."

Edit for clarification- I mean to say, good on you and yours for living and letting live.

 

[avs11054]

ok, just to make sure, in the last picture, he is just about dead center of the picture right?

Cool photos too. I'm not to sure I would've had the you know what to stand around and take pics of it

 

[oneounceload]

Getting black racers and others in the hedges like that around my house waiting for moles, voles, mice, etc.

They have their purpose as long as they stay OUT of my house