Garter Snake Trio!

Fear of snakes is often a cultural phenomenon. The middle-eastern family with garter snakes in their yard were extremely hospitable and gracious, but completely terrified of snakes, and my best sales pitch had no effect whatsoever. The three little kids were entertained by my antics as I probed the flower beds and peered under the shrubbery. They even got excited each time I found a snake, but I couldn’t get them to touch one. Maybe it was the smell. Garter snakes are three-striped stink noodles. 🙂