The snake didn't want to stick around to see if it tasted like chicken?
Senor Snake was probably eating your slugs. Margaret L
Well, Margaret, ROFL here --
I had a great many weeds that had overtaken the spaces between
the railroad tie stairs that go in sort of a spiral to the next
level. The spaces between were large. And in there under one
of the ties was a big, black (harmless) snake that I liked.
The snake would sun itself on the ties and such and often
frightened my guests. I could hear them scream.
Anyway I decided to clean up that area by setting a bit of
fire to the weeds there. I sprinkled a little lighter fluid
and it only burned a tiny bit, so I went and got some kerosene
and was more generous with that as I had a large plastic can of it.
I set the match and WHOOSH! The flames licked the air and flew upward.
I had to stand back. In fact I decided I'd better move my car
because it had a gasoline tank. I was like lightning itself.
I looked and the railroad ties were aflame. Gazooks.
I had to beat them out. I never saw my snake after that.
He left for better companionship. :)
Best,
June (a trick I wouldn't try again).
Too funny in retrospect, June. In reality a dangerous thing to do and
I'm glad you didn't get hurt.
Karen in Pittsburgh, PA (zone 5b/6)
On Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:41:24 -0400 "june m. dean"
writes:
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Hi Margaret,
I miss Senor Snake. I did find a new snake hole.
This year's sightings in my yard include a mama Mallard and
eight chicks, deer, rabbits, birds, and a skunk. Not bad
for a suburban yard with a paved street.
The thing about the snake was that he was interactive.
See snake. Scream.
I was ready to scream when I thought my car was going to
blow up.
Best,
June
