2010 Ranch Rescue Season

[ConcinusMan]

I like that bottom one.

[guidofatherof5]

I found this dark phase female T.radix right outside my front door. She was under the deck steps trying to locate the secret(they think it's secret) entrance to the Ranch. I took the time to check her over and make sure she didn't have a visible problems. She had a couple of scale abrasions but other than that she looked good.
I set her back under the steps and she went right into the house via the secret entrance. This entrance puts them in above one of my basement rooms. It has a false ceiling where they can lounge. I hear them up there ever once in awhile. I noticed the freezer door ajar the other night and I know I closed it before lights out. I wonder

[bkhuff1s]

I've been thinking of putting out a snake rescue thing in the local paper, so that people do not destroy snakes in my area as well, how was it received?

[guidofatherof5]

I've been thinking of putting out a snake rescue thing in the local paper, so that people do not destroy snakes in my area as well, how was it received?

I've never done it. I'm not ready for the endless calls. No place to put the ones I take. I live in radix heaven, snakes everywhere.

[bkhuff1s]

well that's a blessing I'm sure

[guidofatherof5]

They just keep coming. My daughter Gabby found this beautuful girl right outside the front door. She's a lighter phase with a knockout orange stripe. She musked both of us before she was returned to the wild. She's a new comer to the area as I don't remember seeing her before. When I first saw her I thought Gabby was playing a joke on me. You know, bringing up a snake from the basement. It looks like she's breeding age so I'm hoping she bred and will have her babies close to the Ranch. Who knows, maybe in the Ranch since she also knows about the secret entrance.

[kazariel]

i can't tell you how evious (is that the right word? o.o) i am when i see whats all around you. here in germany you can be happy if you see one small lizard or two, but snakes ... not here where i live

[guidofatherof5]

This beautiful female Fox snake came to me via the Sheriff's Dept. One of my co-workers delivered it saying he was stopped by a motorist who found it in the grill of his car. She was very docile and easy to handle. I will probably get her a job with the one of Iowa's Conservation Officers as an educational snake.
She'll have to pass a few tests first. I'll have her here for at least 3 months before I'll know if she's right for the job. Seems Fox snakes are plentiful in the area as I get a couple every year. They are a very nice snake.

[Hollis_Steed]

She is a beauty Steve!

[Laura]

Wow, she's stunning