Lettuce Share

I don’t remember a snake in Charlotte’s Web, but of course my twisted version has to include one.  This guy’s been lurking in the bushes for three days now, and he’s freaking me out!  I’m looking over my shoulder every time a lizard hops over a leaf.  He’s a Black Racer, a common visitor to any Florida garden.  He probably stopped by to see Templeton – better watch out little fella!  This one’s a biggie – about 3′.  And his name is indicative of his speed; he was too fast for me to get a decent picture.  That and I obviously spook easy.  The last time I was surprised by a snake in the yard, I lost both sandals during my frantic dash back to the house.  But this time I was prepared.  The minute Luke started barking at the bushes, I went straight for my boots.  They almost reach my knees and are entirely inappropriate for Florida in August, but the simple fact that the snake couldn’t slither across my toes made me much braver!