Looked out the winda the other morning and was VERY surprised to see the above creature swimming in our pool - this is a first for us. Actually, we've been in the house for about 12 years now and in that time I've only come across maybe 10 snakes. However, when I cut my dads lawn I see a snake almost every time.
This dude is an Eastern Garter Snake and they're pretty common around these parts. They are harmless, unless you're a: worm, slug, toad, frog, salamander, fish or tadpole. Also, be forewarned that you'll get pooped on if you were to pick one of these snakes up and man-o-man does it stink! Perhaps, one of their defense mechanisms.
This dude was sporting a big bulge in his belly, which typically means it recently ate something. Let's hope it wasn't one of Emilie's toads that she's been catching and releasing around the pool - please don't tell her...
I pulled him from the water and placed him on the pool deck where he proceeded to slither away.
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