Wow, that's a pretty snake.  I wouldn't mind having a couple of those in my yard.

I bet Zoo knows.

What do they eat Zoo?

Insects, spiders...creepy crawlies for the most part...the wiki says that they'll take snails and frogs too, though that would depend on the size.

Not a constrictor, instead it just swallows its prey...non-venomous, by the way...and they're quite docile.

~Zoo

These are the only snakes I've ever found around my house:

Easter garter snake:

And the eastern milk snake:

 

There are many more in Ohio...unfortunately these are the only two species I've ever met personally.  The milk snake only once...but oh the hills are rich with garter snakes.

~Zoo

 

Zoo: That snake did seem very docile. Not very skittish or overly excited.

Is the milk snake poisonous? I am so scared of snakes, the thought of them just being everywhere freaks me out.

You know that Hawaii has no snakes, right? They have one worm guy that is like a snake, but that's it.

Those look like something out of Spiderman. You know, the one with Venom?

I agree! I'd love to have some of these in my flower beds and trees....they are pretty and USEFUL...awesome.

In Australia there's a decent chance of death involved with getting close to a snake.   Well, if you don't know what it is, anyway.   If I recall you guys have around 5/10 of the deadliest snakes.

~Zoo

wow.....nice snake TW.  I've seen alot of snakes in Maine but not one like that.

What used to freak me out was when I'd go out to my composter and see 4-5 garden snakes sleeping on top of the pile when I'd take off the cover to the composer.  Other times, I'd see just the skins left behind...gross!   But even tho they are harmless I still would get freaked every time. 

 

Mostly an urban myth, I'm pleased to say.  Australia has around 140 identified species of snakes.  According to one site, most venom toxicity is tested on mice, so to say we have 5 of the top 10 is basically as far as mice are concerned. 

Here is a link to a site that explains it in detail: http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/australian_venomous_snakes.html 

Zoo: Yep, that's the Hawaii snake. I guess I was mistaken in thinking it was a worm that looked like a snake and not an actual snake. Still ugly and scary.

FS: I used to have a hard time even looking at pictures of snakes! This one was really pretty, though, and didn't seem scary at all.

LW: Yeah, he was actually more vibrant that he looks in the pics. His belly was a bright yellow and his green was very pretty. He seemed so dainty.

Tova: Do you want me to catch him and mail him to you? Haha. I'll poke holes in the box!

I seriously do wonder how he got there. Like maybe he was a pet and someone just dumped him off? He didn't seem to match his environment and I didn't find him on the TX snakes list.

Maso: Haha, I like turtles and lizards but snakes freak me out!

Roy: No shit! I have a big fear about rattlesnakes!

When I was little and playing in the yard there was a Copperhead outside. I don't remember seeing it, but I do remember mom making me go inside all rushed, and trying to watch from the screen door to see what was going on.

I hate snakes! (Except this one, haha, he won me over.)

KFC: I would never be able to move the cover after the first time I saw a mess of snakes. You are brave!

Cedar: Haha, I agree, he's a cool guy. I am kind of worried about him. I hope no one hurts him and he stays safe.

BFD: None of us are comfortable touching snakes, haha. I actually realized later that maybe taking them back to see it could have been a bad idea, but this snake was very safe. He was just minding his business, and we weren't going to put our hands on him.

We do have some very cool snake books with info on their habits and insides and poisonous types and all that. Now would be a fun time to pull that stuff out, but they're all still boxed up in the garage.

No worries, though, I am too paranoid to let my babies handle even nice snakes, haha, and they are both pretty wary, too! Orian was very excited about seeing it, but kept his distance. Xavier was a little more comfortable, but he never would have gotten close enough to touch it. Haha. We are scaredy cats!

Thanks for thinking of us. It's a very timely reminder!

Probably because compost piles are WARM. In fact, go out in the middle of winter and stick you hand into the middle of one and it'll be like 70 degrees. Has to do with organic matter breaking down.

I don't mind snakes. I killed a Rattle snake in Florida with a shovel, before I knew it was a Rattler, because it lunged at a kid so the neighbor lady came and go me...why? I dunno. Chopped that sucker right in half. When I saw it was a rattle snake, I almost threw up. It coulda killed the kids.

Some dum guy reported me for killing an "endangered species." I guess they are endangered in Florida, he picked up the pieces and acted like I was a criminal (shoulda hit that snake with a shovel)...but that's another story.

I don't mind snakes so much now. I had to make myself not fear them. A gal pal's boyfriend (many years ago) had a boa constrictor. That thing was HUGE, and he let it run around his apartment free during the day...called it home security.

Anyway, I spent a lot of time there. At first I had to fight the "Flight" reflex. And it took a while, but finally I was able to get over it. Now I can deal with them rationally when I come across them. Which is why I'd love to have this one in my yard.

They can be so pretty, and he could live in the compost pile!

You mentioned that once before, it is my all time favorite name for a snake. You da Whip!!