Rain, Snake, Frogs, and Pond

So guess what happens when you get lots of rain, which in turn brings out lots of frogs?

Other than some very loud Frogs croaking at night attracting mates, you also get a Broad Banded Water Snake.

At least that’s what I discovered today while I was cleaning the Pond.

Fortunately I still have my Snake tongs from last year. I stayed pretty calm, went inside to grab the Snake tongs, called Leecy, and back to the Pond I went.

This guy is much smaller than the Broad Banded Water Snake I found in the Pond last year. It was also much calmer than the one last year. The one I caught last year wanted to bite me every chance it got.

Not so for this little one.

Broad Banded Water Snake Face Shot

I can’t say I’m really surprised this Snake showed up after last night with all those Frogs croaking.

The Broad Banded Water Snake (also known as the Southern Water Snake) eat Frogs, Crayfish, Fish, and Salamanders. They grow to about 20-30 inches. This one was about 20-25 inches.

It also doesn’t surprise me they are drawn to my Pond. Other than the Crayfish, I have the perfect habitat for them.

Young Broad Banded Water Snake

After taking a few pictures, I released him behind my house in the woods. I then put some “Snake Away” by the fence. I have no idea if that stuff works or not, but it makes me feel better.

Here’s some shots of the Snake scenting the air while I was taking pictures.

Broad Banded Water Snake Scenting Air

Broad Banded Water Snake Lifting Tongue

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