We encountered some unexpected wildlife, as you can see from the photos. I'm guessing it was because of the mild temperatures.
This bad boy is a cottonmouth snake (also known as a water moccasin) we caught right in the middle of the road. I wish I'd had my video camera for this one, for some live-action shots. Maybe next time. They have very nasty temperments, are poisonous, and are prone to stay and fight rather than slither away to safety.
3 comments:
THAT IS THE SCARIEST SNAKE I HAVE EVER SEEN!
But the rest of your adventure looks lovely and your dog looks sweet.
Wow, I have never seen a snake like that except in a zoo.
Other than that it looks like a great place for a drive!
bar: Yes Jewel is a sweetie, and very calm, which is why I don't have to worry about her jumping out of the Jeep.
jenn: Yep, I've seen similar snakes in zoos. It just kept its mouth open like that, which made for a great picture. And notice the color of the inside of the mouth - white, which is why they call them Cottonmouths.
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