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Could it have been a ring-necked snake? The partial neck collar is the tip-off. The two species are closely related. We have both here in MN, and yes, these little snakes are totally charming.
George-Ann
Hi George-Ann, from what I understand these little red-bellied snakes have three spots around the neck that can look like an incomplete or partial ring. I had a look at some other pictures online of the ring-necked snake and the coloration is a little bit different from the little guy I found.
So pretty! – and sounds as if it’s a useful friend to have in the garden.
Yep, it would be a great little slug-buster! I hope it sticks around…
We were out walking in the Nature Reserve a couple of years ago in August, and a female, closely followed by a male, were crossing a gravel road — The one and only time I’ve ever seen this species, and a “two-fer”!
Its congener, S. dekayi is, as they say, “dirt common” here, the most abundant snake species in our region, even in the city of St. Louis.
Lucky you, to see two at the same time! Are they very different in size (m/f)?
Awww, what a beauty! Lucky for the non-mowing part!!
Isn’t it lovely? I’m SO releived I didn’t kill it!
Lovely! And I’m very glad you saved him from the lawnmower. 🙂
You and me both!!!
I think I’m in love.
I completely understand that sentiment, Mathew!