Category Archives: Reptiles
The lizards are cold…..
…and they’re hiding in the compost pile. So be cautious when turning. A well constructed compost pile can be an excellently warm spot to hide for heat-seeking fall lizards. This poor uncovered guy (it’s a five-lined skink, genus Eumeces, and we’re … Continue reading
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Loungin’
Possibly the last warm day of the year, perfect for a bike ride (if you’re human) or basking (if you’re a snake), both excellent uses of a black topped bike path. At least this rough green snake thinks so. Sign said … Continue reading
Dere’s a snake inna house
…or there was. The cat was mildly amused. The snake, less so. The reptile warded off the cat through liberal release of a particularly horrendous smelling substance. They were separated, the snake released outside and the corner scrubbed. And scrubbed. … Continue reading
Warmin’ up
Got into the 80’s this week. It is now reliably warm enough for the snakes to come out and amuse house cats by laying across the front porch. And an amused house cat is unlikely to misbehave, so in general … Continue reading
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Just testing out the new phone
New phone, new video camera. So gotta test it on this Pseudemys concinna, or river cooter, laying eggs in the driveway. 12 eggs in all. The laying took about an hour from start to finish. Don’t worry. She didn’t seem … Continue reading
Turtle nestin’ time
Getting hot. Finally stopped raining. And the pond turtles are out. There are nests everywhere, if you know what to look for. Most of them will be broken into by dogs and raccoons. Damn mammals. This female was found laying her eggs … Continue reading
Canvas is done!
Canvas to the black rat snake/ukulele strap has been finished. And here it is:
Curious Needleworks 