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I went for a walk and it was sunny and in the 50s. I could hear Leopard Frogs calling.
![](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/tspuckler/2013/s_1428_zps12b9d9b1.jpg)
While checking out this old stone wall, I saw some movement - a stub-tailed Eastern Garter Snake.
![](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/tspuckler/2013/s_1433_zps36660733.jpg)
And then on top the wall, another snake, this one brighter in color. It seemed to be looking for something.
![](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/tspuckler/2013/s_1435_zps28ee9982.jpg)
And at my feet I saw what they were in search of. A big female, easily the largest Ohio Eastern I've ever seen - and with orange coloration too.
![](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/tspuckler/2013/s_1440_zps06113de4.jpg)
It didn't take long before the snake from on top of the wall to locate the female - check out the difference in size.
![](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/tspuckler/2013/s_1442_zps8bb8b422.jpg)
There were other snakes out too, though this muddy one was warming up under a large leaf and not "ready for action" yet.
![](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/tspuckler/2013/s_1450_zpsd58326c0.jpg)
Here's one with some nice yellow color.
![](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/tspuckler/2013/s_1463_zps4f839835.jpg)
And another. I probably saw a dozen in less than half an hour.
![](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/tspuckler/2013/s_1469_zpsbc259e5c.jpg)
It's hard to believe that it was snowing earlier in the week. When I looked out the window on Tuesday morning, I saw this.
![](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/tspuckler/2013/IMG_1410_zps75a19846.jpg)
I think I'll get used to the change in weather.
Third Eye Herp
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