All it takes is a warmer day

In Florida, winter does not equal the deep sleep for cold-blooded animals that it does in the more northerly states. We've had a few warm nights recently, and I've enjoyed seeing what comes out to take advantage of it.




Scarlet kingsnake (Lampropeltis elapsoides)



Eastern hognose (Heterodon platirhinos) in gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) burrow.



Eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)