More Snakes

Thanks, Ann.  I was hoping to hear from you on this!  I’m not really sure what we have going on in our yard, but I think it is time we have someone come check it out.  I think some of our critters will need to be relocated.  I’m not for putting down poison or any of that kind of stuff because it makes me too nervous around the pugs.  I’m just glad that I have a camera with a good zoom because we don’t get anywhere near these guys.  Although, Henry and I came way too close to the coral snake.  We were just going for a walk and stepped off the curb and there he was.  Luckily, we didn’t step right over him and we didn’t seem to startle him.  Henry didn’t even notice the snake and I quickly got him back into the house and out of harms way.  I will keep everyone updated on what we do.  In the meantime, we will be going to the library soon so that we can get familiar with all these snakes.

I think you are very brave.  I’d be the one relocating, not the snakes!

That snake is definitly a coral snake. Coral snakes are the most venemous snake in the country. People think things lke eastern diamondback rattlesnake and stuff, but the coral snake has the most toxic venom of all the snakes in the country. You dont need to worry about him much as they are not aggressive. If you do pick him up, which you should never do, and he does bite you, pull him off imediatly. They are backed fanged, meaning the fangs are located in the back of the mouth, and they have to chew for a bit to inject the venom.

If you see him again, just get a stick, and a burlap, or cloth bag and relocate him. And your pugs are not really in any danger as the coral snake will hide when if feels any threat approaching. As for the grey snake, if you see it again, take a picture of it, and post it.