A couple of weeks ago, I found this little guy huddled by the back door, as far away from the sun on that +108°F afternoon as it could get. It let me carry it over to a small dish of water I set out for it, got itself a drink, then took off to join it’s friends in a nearby tree.
Monsoon storm in the extreme north of Phoenix, just south of Carefree highway. #phoenix #monsoon #storm #weather #carefreehighway
Christmas in motion
Christmas in motion… what happens when you bump the shutter button while setting up the shot. #happymistakes
Christmas morning, getting dinner in to cook and waiting for the pitter patter and clumpity clump of family to begin arriving on our stoop
Christmas morning, getting dinner in to cook and waiting for the pitter patter and clumpity clump of family to begin arriving on our stoop. #merrychristmas🎄
Is it a worm? No, it’s a tiny snake!
A western Threadsnake. And, yes, that’s it’s fully grown size.
The tiny guy was found slithering on the tile in our hallway, but not getting anywhere fast. Threadsnakes usually live underground — this one must have squeezed it’s way through a crack in the floor and tile grout to find his way inside, so was likely very lost. After getting him to pose for a few pictures, he was gently released outside where he could find his way back underground.
Tiny Toad found on the Driveway
I found this little guy wandering about outside. He’s probably waiting for the rain promised by the thunderstorm just North of us.
Small Snake Relocated from the Garage
This little guy was found huddling against the inside of the garage door last night. We tried to convince him to go out on his own, but he was having none of it.
I guess I don’t blame him, the nights have been getting rather cool lately and I’m sure the garage was much warmer than it was outside. But it’s not safe for him to stay in there, so we resorted to carefully picking him up and relocating him elsewhere.
This photo is of Angela gently carying him across the yard. A lot easier said than done as he was in constant motion the entire time.
Lacewing Critter on the Wall
I’m not sure what this guy is, but it caught my eye. Hopefully it’s not a bad bug.
Spiny Lizard in our Wandering Jew
Went out onto the back porch to water the plants tonight and found this guy hanging out in the pot of Wandering Jew. He may not look it here, but he is not small. His body, tip of his nose to his hind legs, is about as long as my hand, finger tips to wrist. Even so, I didn’t see him until I started putting water into the pot. I’m not sure he appreciated the bath.
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Waiting for Santa
Bumbles bounce with anticipation when waiting for Santa.
Happy Holidays!!
Ornaments on the tree.
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