On our way to the lake this afternoon, we almost ran over this big, black snake. It was sunning itself in the middle of the road. Of course, Junior stopped so I could get a picture.
And so that he could play with it.
It started out all stretched out.
And so that he could play with it.
It started out all stretched out.
When it saw Junior get to close, it started scrunching up.
Junior held out his foot, and it got ready to strike.
How awesome is this shot?
Can you tell he has half his body off the ground, ready to get Junior's foot?
He did strike out at Junior three times, but I didn't get any pictures of it. He was too fast. The kids didn't get out of the van, but they were glued to the window watching. Brandi got a little upset when the snake struck out, but we explained that Junior knew the snake wasn't poisonous, and that he knew not to get too close. It was pretty neat to watch the snake go from completely relaxed to ready to fight.I'm just glad Junior left it where it was. He has a tendency to take these critters home with him, but that's a whole other story.
8 comments:
ewww i hate snakes!!!
for some reason-I think my computer- I am having a helluva time publishing any comments so I am going to respond to a few posts here, I am assuming you don't mind-lol!
1st HOLY CRAP! Alex concurs that was freakin' wild! Great eye!
What is it with the black snakes??They are EVERYWHERE! I have never seen so many down here in the country! Geez!
2nd I wanted to say I totally understand that you guys have had a seriously trying year and it does affect the kids and their studies! We went through this when my MIL passed away-Alex struggled-he passed but it was just by the skin of his teeth!
SO Way To Go Ryan and Kasi and Brandi! The SUMMERS here enjoy- you guys have worked really hard!!!Awesome!
And last but not least- Kasi's dresses are ROCKIN'! I love them! I think she has her mommas creative genes! Keep up the great work!!
Talk with you guys soon! I think I am going to send you a FB message!
Those are awesome shots. There is something about snakes that I have always liked.
Do you know, my family and me has encountered snake species of cobra in an around my house. A little of advice, snake like cold and dark place. So becareful to all.
Is that a black King snake?? Cool!
Great shot with the snake and his foot and the shadow of his body.
That's awesome! I love the last picture. We were shopping at the local grocery store earlier this week when a snake slithered right through the front door, under shoppers feet. The adults screamed. The kids ran over to watch it. Craziness!
Those are awesome shots, but I would have been freakin' out!
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