February 9, 2023

I am known as a Corn, or Red Rat Snake

I'm non-venomous although I try

To coil up and look threatening and scary

When I think there's a danger nearby.

(Such as obnoxious photographers/bloggers.)

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/corn-snake

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

December 19, 2020

I am known as a Corn Snake,

I'm not venomous, I'm a constrictor

That means when I find a tasty mouse

I wrap around her then then tightly grip her.

Location: Captain Forster's Hammock, Jungle Trail, Vero

Sources: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/corn-snake

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson