Friday, July 13, 2012

Sneaky Snake

After picking blueberries yesterday, I headed over to the chicken pen to collect eggs.  What should I find, but a snake in one of the nest boxes, with an egg partially swallowed.  For months now, I've carried a spray bottle filled with water, to protect myself from Hawk, our rooster that attacks me every chance he gets.  It works with him, so I thought it might work with the snake.  I sprayed and sprayed and sprayed some more.  He let go of the egg, then grabbed it again. He let it go a second time and moved his head into an adjoining nest box to keep away from the water spray.  I quickly grabbed those eggs, brought them inside and grabbed my camera.  J has relocated several snakes from the chicken pen already this summer, and I'm pretty sure this is one that got away a few weeks ago.  Need to add snake outsmarter to my resume :o)

5 comments:

cookingwithgas said...

you get them girl! Snake wrangler that you are. Quick thinking on the water bottle. Plus he knew you meant business. This rain sure has helped- your squash were so tasty last night and they will be again tonight- thank you!

Julia said...

Very clever! I don't mind snakes, as long as they stay well clear of my birds and their eggs!

Laurie said...

I feel the same way, Julia!

Mrs. Mac said...

I'm glad we don't have poisonous snakes in our area .. and I've only ever seen one or two garter snakes. Just looking at the picture got me squeamish and made shiver run down my back ;(

Laurie said...

Mrs. Mac, we do have some poisonous snakes... copperheads & the occasional rattlesnake, though this one is not. I expect I wouldn't be quite so brave otherwise :o)