Slithering snake in the grass
A bullsnake hides in the grasses along the South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
A bullsnake hides in the grasses along the South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

One of those times when you really need to be watching where you are walking.

Out along the South Platte River this past Sunday, I am walking along the river’s edge, watching for wildlife at eye level and above when something closer to the ground appears. As I put my foot down, something out of the corner of my eye gets my attention and looking down I see this handsome bullsnake six inches from my foot.

I was a bit startled but looking at its eyes, I was reassured that it wasn’t its far more dangerous cousin, the rattlesnake. It was quite patient with me as I moved around, getting pics of it from its spot in the grass.

It was a pretty big one, I am guessing it would have been about four feet long stretched out. Perhaps I need to pay a bit more attention to where I step.  😉

A bullsnake hides in the grasses along the South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
A bullsnake hides in the grasses along the South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

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