Hi Judy,

At age 10 I found a garter snake in the yard. At age 13 I had six snakes in my bedroom. I was only allowed 6 and didn’t understand that logic (my dad was career military). I joined the military and spent 20 years, 8 months, 14 days. I captured and released many different snakes during this time.

While stationed in Panama I would go into the jungle and always come back with something.If someone in the Platoon saw a snake I would be alerted. My main target was the Bushmaster. Never found one. Found everything else.

I looked for and found snakes in every part of the world I was sent to. I’m retired now and my wife and daughter have placed a limit on what I can keep (NOTHING HOT) and how many I can have (don’t understand that Logic either). Like you guys I had to put my love of snakes on hold from time to time due to relocation. It never stopped me from bring home a snake for a while or just holding one in the bush for a few minutes, identify them and then release them.

I have always wanted Eastern Indigos ever since I was a boy. I now have my life long dream. I have E. Indigos, Black Tail Cribos, Black Milks, and another favorite of mine the Durango Mountain Kings.

Good luck in your future with the military. You and your kids are as much a part of it as your husband is. My family knows all to well. (H minus) Dann.

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