Snake on the Fence!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

What a lucky day yesterday! We just happened to be finishing a late lunch on the patio and something caught my eye on the fence.

Parrot Snake on the fence

Parrot Snake on the fence

It was a parrot snake, and I think it’s the most beautiful snake I’ve ever seen. I was so lucky to spot it because if it had moved to the plants, it would have blended in so well I may not have noticed it.

The snake was very mellow and patient, and sat quietly while I took many photos.
What are you doing with that camera?
Joel brought out his tape measure to get an idea of size (over 3 feet)
What a beautiful snake!
We’re still looking at each other.
Posing for more photos.
Later the snake moved down the fence into the plants.
Look at the beautiful blue-green tongue.
The snake gracefully moved through the fence.
Then, it moved along the top of the fence wall.
From the wall, it made its way into the neighbor’s shrubs.
Going up the trunk of the bush was no problem. From there it went along a palm frond and we lost it within the palm tree.

I love snakes. I think they are beautiful and fascinating, and are part of the ecosystem that keeps things in balance. This snake is not venomous and is not dangerous to people. These snakes live mainly in trees and eat lizards, frogs, and small birds. There are a number of varieties of parrot snakes, all green and very beautiful, but if you look for more information you will also see some that look slightly different.

How lucky we were to have seen this beautiful snake, and many thanks to the snake for patiently waiting while we took multiple photos.

About Kris Cunningham

We live in David, Chiriqui Provence, Republic of Panama! This blog is about some of our experiences in our new country.
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12 Responses to Snake on the Fence!

  1. Robert & Helen says:
    March 2, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Nice snake. Did ever had à Sun-tepee in your house? They give a nasty sting like a scorpion. They stretch out and run very fast. If you come nearby they will attack. They are quite resistant to pesticides and you will need a lot of it to kill a large one. We use strong cheap hair spray. They can hardly move anymore and then Booooom! A couple of years ago Helen was button by a large one at her upper leg. It was hurting a lot for about 5 hours and that spot is now still num.

    Anyway snakes generally look nice. Sun-tepees are ugly.

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    • Kris Cunningham says:
      March 2, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      No, what is a Sun-tepee? a type of snake? I tried google but only got a whole lot of Indian type tepees. We have developed habits of shaking out clothes and not poking our hands into anyplace a critter might be hiding, so hopefully we don’t get any painful surprises. I never thought of hairspray though. I’d probably be opening a door and grabbing a broom.

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  2. Amy the Daughter says:
    March 2, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Wow, that is the most beautiful snake I’ve ever seen!!

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  3. dfishell says:
    March 2, 2014 at 11:36 am

    Beautiful photos Kris! I love the way the snake is entwined in the fence. Wish I had a couple of Parrot Snakes hanging around my house.

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  4. indacampo says:
    March 2, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    There was one hanging around the fence at the end of our road last year. When I saw it last it was trying to swallow a toad. They are a beautiful color aren’t they? Great captures!

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  5. Lucid Gypsy says:
    March 4, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    It is really sleek and elegant, I like snakes as long as they aren’t dangerous!

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  6. Alex says:
    March 4, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    una bejuquilla.

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