...I guess it could be something else, but it looks a lot like an Eksie wearing a pair of goofy glasses...
...Not that I would have any reason to know what that looks like...
You don't see Eskies in ads or other media as often as the more popular breeds, so it's exciting (for Eskie-obsessed people, at least) when you do spot one.
Sorry, couldn't help sticking in another silly Trixie photo. Or three. ;o)
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This afternoon, we were standing with the back door open, watching the rain and enjoying a little fresh air. I think we saw the snake at the same time, because when I asked, uncertainly, "Does that look like a...?", Donald finished my sentence: "Snake." (g)
He went out to get a closer look and see what kind it was-- a kingsnake. I'm always happy when it's a kingsnake-- the best kind of snake there is, around here. (They eat venomous snakes!)
I went out with the (smaller, lesser) camera later, took a few photos, and watched it leave the yard. Maybe it'll stay in the area, but just not in the yard. I don't want the dogs (Molly, most likely, because Trixie seems to have a little more sense regarding snakes-- maybe-- knock on wood, cross my fingers, etc.) wrangling with any snakes, if I can help it.
That's not the first snake sighting of the year, though. Donald and I have both seen what is probably a black racer, this spring, and Donald has seen at least one brown water snake on the easement. So far, no really bad snakes, though. (Knock on wood again...)
