Last year I was charmed by several very small garter snakes in our back yard. This year, I spotted this one — not so small! I make this one out to be a solid two feet, so likely an adult — either last year’s mom, or one of last year’s babies, grown up! It’s a beautiful warm day — mid-70s — and this one was enjoying the sun until I interrupted with my blundering about.
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