You're right Morris, that snake was not a small one, as Garter Snakes go. I've been watching for him, but haven't seen him/her since. Roger Mayhorn ----- Original Message ----- From: Morris L Wallace To: bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: [bcbirdclub] Re: Snake in the Garden Pretty good size for a garter snake.....(unless this was a close-up).......................Morris Wallace ----- Original Message ----- From: Roger Mayhorn To: Buchanan County Bird Club Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 7:43 PM Subject: [bcbirdclub] Snake in the Garden Hi All, This fellow made himself at home at the edge of our yard pond this morning. At one time a chipmunk was within 6 inches of him. I don't know why it didn't get eaten. I tried to catch this guy to send him on his way into the woods, but he managed to get into the rocks around the pond. Fish, frogs and chipmunks beware. Roger Mayhorn Compton Mt