11/23/2025
This little guy is a pretty good reason to not put your gardening tools away!
I have shovels littered around the property specifically for rattlesnakes. This little guy decided it would be a good idea to say hello during my night check, but probably didn't think I'd have a handy dandy relocating shovel close by.
He got scooped up and taken off property, and I got a sidelong glance from neighbors as I walked down the street with a flashlight and a shovel at 2:30 am as they drove by.
Even though the temps have dropped, these critters can still be out and about. They may not be out to get you, but they won't think twice about protecting themselves.