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Literally stumbled across this garter snake en route to a brookie stream this morning. I was surprised to see it eating a toad- I always thought toads were poisonous to predators but I did some research and apparently garter snakes are resistant to the toxins. Took this pic and was on my way. I really should do more early morning trips, as I also saw two red foxes each from about 20-30 ft away and a bunch of deer.
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Posted on: 2012/8/4 17:35
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Cool. I would have touched it withmy rod tip too. ;)
Posted on: 2012/8/4 18:20
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That's a great picture. How was the fishing?
Posted on: 2012/8/4 18:42
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LOL McSneek.
Fishing was just ok, only brought four to hand compared to 17 the last time I fished this place (early June). I wasn't expecting much given how dry it's been, but I've barely been able to fish at all the past 3 weeks so I just wanted to get out. Didn't take a temp but the water felt pretty darn cold, maybe low 60s at most. Almost wanted to take a swim by late morning.
Posted on: 2012/8/4 19:44
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A huge rock on its head would have touched it !!!!!!
Posted on: 2012/8/4 21:44
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Seriously? Assuming you're serious, if a 2 foot garter snake scares you so much you should stay out of the BIG SCARY WOODS! 
Posted on: 2012/8/5 7:45
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The snakes don't scare me ,I just hate them !!
Posted on: 2012/8/5 11:41
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If you hate snakes so much just avoid them and leave them be,they sure don't want to be near you as they are not aggresive for the most part.
Posted on: 2012/8/5 12:17
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I've always thought it was weird that my dog can't smell toads. She will scrutinize every crumbled leaf on our driveway, hoping that it's a toad. One of the few creatures that a dog has trouble detecting.
During bad garter snake years, the toads head to our driveway and sidewalk to try to distance themselves from the stealthy snakes.
Posted on: 2012/8/5 19:04
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Dear Barry,
Come to think of it despite the high heat and humidity were suffering this summer I haven't seen many toads in my backyard. Maybe that has to do with the black rat snake we found in the yard Friday? If he is the reason I hope he keeps up the good work. Regards, Tim Murphy 
Posted on: 2012/8/6 7:22
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2006/12/13 9:28 From Other side of the tracks
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Hmmm,
I've been seeing a lot more toads and garter snakes than usual this year. I always thought snakes ate their prey head first. The picture contradicts that as does the snake I saw awhile back in my yard that was eating a small frog. And yes, I harassed it. The choices were that, or running it over with the mower.
Posted on: 2012/8/6 12:29
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