Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Southern Black Racer
I looked outside my window this morning and saw what I thought was a long black stick. On further inspection, I discovered that it was a 3 foot snake. Shiny black with a little cream color under his chin. He was sunning himself on the stones that make up most of my landscaping. When we tried to get closer for a better look, he disappeared in a flash! Hence the "racer" part of its name.
OK. So here's the point. This snake is one of the most common in Florida. It is NOT POISONOUS. It has tiny little teeth for catching lizards, bugs, frogs, mice, etc. The worst it could do to you is give you a bite. So, if you should come across one of these beautiful creatures, please, please do not kill it. They are more afraid of you than vice versa. Not to mention that catching it would be problematic, since they are so very fast. Thank you for your attention.
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Joaniesmom I to your wisdom and thank you for the information. These creatures have a place in our lives and we need to respect them. Of course if I ran across one I assure you I would win the race.
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Beautiful
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There are few things I'm truly afraid of but rats are high on my list. Anything that eats mice and rats is a fantastic creature to me. Thus, I've been lucky enough to love snakes for a very long time. Black racers are truly beautiful snakes. To see them take off is amazing.
Thanks for sharing and reminding.
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay) "There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein |
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Gotta disagree..I hate snakes. I'm like the Fat Broad character in the BC comic strip when it comes to snakes.
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Thanks for the info. Didn't know that.
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Joanie's mom Pennsylvania, Ohio, The Villages So happy to be here! |
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I wonder if the photo has been taken down? All I see is a camera icon with a ghost-buster circle and slash.
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God represents Satan as a snake for a reason. They are NOT beautiful.
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"I did not get into rock-n-roll just to pick up chicks. However..I was able to adapt". Ted Nugent |
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OH NO, disregard! Not another dog thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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They're great.
As long as they aren't in the restaurant where I'm eating. On another note, thank goodness there is no such thing as a........ "service snake." . |
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No snake has any thing to worry about me picking it up. Period !
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Excellent!
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"I did not get into rock-n-roll just to pick up chicks. However..I was able to adapt". Ted Nugent |
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