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    Forum: Wildlife GardeningReplies: 10, Views: 198
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    rockminer
    Scott Bar, CA (Zone 8a)

    July 11, 2007 3:34 PM

    Post #3723373

    Caught this on the rock garden steps last evening. I have been seeing fewer and fewer ribbon snakes around the gardens. Guess there is a reason--lol!

    Bill

    Going...

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    rockminer
    Scott Bar, CA (Zone 8a)

    July 11, 2007 3:35 PM

    Post #3723378

    Going...

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    rockminer
    Scott Bar, CA (Zone 8a)

    July 11, 2007 3:37 PM

    Post #3723394

    Gone...!

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    rockminer
    Scott Bar, CA (Zone 8a)

    July 11, 2007 3:40 PM

    Post #3723412

    Now if I can only pursuade this California King Snake to focus on rattlers! :o)

    Bill

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    Equilibrium

    July 11, 2007 5:59 PM

    Post #3724040

    Excellent photos! I've only seen a snake eat another snake once around here.

    No lump in the middle of your snake! I'd call that a spread out meal!

    cpartschick

    cpartschick
    Gladwin, MI (Zone 5a)

    July 11, 2007 8:51 PM

    Post #3724697

    This is a case of "it is disturbing, but fascinating at the same time".
    Or
    Eeeeeuuuwww...um, wow, cool.
    rockminer
    Scott Bar, CA (Zone 8a)

    July 12, 2007 3:00 AM

    Post #3726194

    Equillibrium, This is the first for me. What was amazing is that the Ribbon was only about 10" shorter than the King--And thanks for the compliment. :o)

    cpartschick, I agree with the sentiment!

    Bill
    Equilibrium

    July 12, 2007 3:52 AM

    Post #3726373

    Tee he, your snake is to snakes that can fit into its mouth what bullfrogs are to other frogs that can fit into its mouth. Come to think of it, bullfrogs will eat garter snakes around here and I've seen a video of one gulping down a garter and I have no idea where he stuffed it all but he did. Can we all say, "down the hatch"!

    I still think it's pretty wild that your snake ate another whole snake. Fat little piggie!
    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    July 12, 2007 4:00 AM

    Post #3726399

    Great pics Rock. Got any smokes in the area?
    Magpye
    NW Qtr, AR (Zone 6a)

    July 20, 2007 7:08 AM

    Post #3757828

    Ahhhh, he's a gorgeous specimen .. Bill/rockminer!

    And some wonderful shots you captured, too.
    His posing (while dining) helped a lil bit, 'ey. (hee)

    - Magpye
    rockminer
    Scott Bar, CA (Zone 8a)

    July 20, 2007 2:27 PM

    Post #3758419

    I agree. The Kings are beautiful creatures and I'm always happy to see them around the place.

    Thanks for the kind words!

    Bill

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