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Junebug 08-14-2008 04:47 PM

My New Potting Medium Slithered Away
 
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This morning as I was checking on my plants to see how they weathered last night's severe wind and rain, I noticed some new variegated orange potting media coiled inside my Rhycostylis slat basket. :shock: This little corn snake didn't seem to be concerned about my presence. He remained in the basket for several hours. I was concerned that he might be tangled and stuck,:_( so periodically I would pay him a visit and tickle his belly. This went on for 5 hours. Finally I poured a few cups of rain water over the media and increased the tickling session. To my relief he slithered out of the basket unharmed and made his way to the top of the Orange tree.:biggrin:

bonsai1504 08-14-2008 04:51 PM

how funny!:D

whygreenberg 08-14-2008 05:18 PM

Crazy! What beautiful colors on that guy. However, I'm thankful I will not find him amongst my orchids (I grow in my apartment bedroom!):whew

tuvoc 08-14-2008 05:41 PM

Awesome.

Kim

Junebug 08-14-2008 05:51 PM

It's been 9 hours and he's still hanging out in the canopy of the tree. He's probably waiting for a scrumptious lizard or tree frog dinner.:drool: My hubby will probably never mow near that tree again for fear that a snake will drop on his head.::yikes: :help :faint:

whygreenberg 08-14-2008 05:59 PM

:rofl: Yeah, I'll admit it. I'm with your hubby on that one.

isurus79 08-14-2008 06:07 PM

How cool! I wish we had snakes out here!

Jkelee 08-14-2008 06:22 PM

OMG!!!!!! I WOULD DIE!!!! Me and snakes don't get along down here in FL to well!! Toooooo many of them!!!
I check my pots very cautiously, for that same reason....

Any Mr. Hawaii, becareful what you wish for!!! You ought live in my neck of woods, and you'd get your wish!!! Only I get the MEAN UGLY ONES!!! That like WATER!!! I have a Lake and Koi pond.... Water Moccasins!!!

JennS 08-14-2008 06:32 PM

Oh Jackie...so worried about the snakes! Don't worry until your 5 foot pet one comes after you! JK! I would be worried about the water moccasins too!

Junebug, I think that is a cute find! I woudl have been concerned about my orchid more then him, but that is nice of you to worry about him. Glad he moved along eventually!

Jkelee 08-14-2008 06:35 PM

Yikes Jenn!! You crazy snake lover you!! You and your 5 footer have a some great fun together, k ;)


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