A tiny little rattlesnake trundling across the driveway, barely bigger than a twelve inch ruler would probably upset a lot of people but it makes me come over all warm and fuzzy.
I love little baby animals and just because they happen to be dangerously venomous, I don't discriminate.
I just hope this sweet little fellow manages to avoid the king snakes. I also hope that it chooses to stay on our land as many of my neighbours kill all snakes indiscriminately. Which is a shame because they are such a vital part of a healthy ecosystem.
Quite apart from the fact, he is such a tiny little thing, he deserves to be left in peace to live.
6 comments:
Cool photos of your baby rattlesnake. I hope it stays safe. Happy Sunday!
I only just found out that the babies are much more dangerous than the adults. Who knew? Very pretty though.
What a beauty! While I would not kill one, they still make my heart race with adrenaline!
Me too Eileen, it is a tough life for these little guys!
Yes Roberta, they don't have as much control over the quantity of venom they release!
Well that is a perfectly healthy instinct Kathie, you are wired for flight in a moment of danger.
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