Mother nature to the rescue (vs. pests) Warning, King Snake [View all]

A welcome sight after a recent assault by the Mickey and Minnie army, and the ever-present gophers.



"zoomed" iphone photo, hence the fuzziness. I kept my distance until I got an ID on it.

I haven't seen a snake anywhere near the home for years. Perhaps because native grass within 100 ft. of the home can't exceed 4 inches in height per Cal Fire regulations, and that exposes hiding places.

I suspect that this critter is living in some rocks. I have lots of big rocks.

Non-venomous, and immune to venom, so they will eat rattlesnakes. They are a constrictor.