Hey Mom! Can I Keep Him??

Yep. This is what I hear from the front porch while cooking dinner. The very words that strike fear in any parent whose home is beginning to look like the neighborhood animal sanctuary. Whether the animal needs rescuing or not, mind you, is the real question.

As I get to the door, I realize it's not your typical creature of rescue, but rather this little guy....

A Plains Garter Snake native to our region.

As i'm sure you can guess my answer.. his powerful brown googley eyes made one final attempt. Nice try little man.

He was released, and was seen slithering off into the sunset.