My New Potting Medium Slithered Away - Orchid Board

Junebug · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 05:47 PM

This morning as I was checking on my plants to see how they weathered last night's severe wind and rain, I noticed some new variegated orange potting media coiled inside my Rhycostylis slat basket.

This little corn snake didn't seem to be concerned about my presence. He remained in the basket for several hours. I was concerned that he might be tangled and stuck,

so periodically I would pay him a visit and tickle his belly. This went on for 5 hours. Finally I poured a few cups of rain water over the media and increased the tickling session. To my relief he slithered out of the basket unharmed and made his way to the top of the Orange tree.

bonsai1504 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 05:51 PM

how funny!

whygreenberg · #3 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 06:18 PM

Crazy! What beautiful colors on that guy. However, I'm thankful I will not find him amongst my orchids (I grow in my apartment bedroom!)

tuvoc · #4 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 06:41 PM

Awesome.

Kim

Junebug · #5 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 06:51 PM

It's been 9 hours and he's still hanging out in the canopy of the tree. He's probably waiting for a scrumptious lizard or tree frog dinner.

My hubby will probably never mow near that tree again for fear that a snake will drop on his head.:

whygreenberg · #6 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 06:59 PM

Yeah, I'll admit it. I'm with your hubby on that one.

isurus79 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:07 PM

How cool! I wish we had snakes out here!

Jkelee · #8 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:22 PM

OMG!!!!!! I WOULD DIE!!!! Me and snakes don't get along down here in FL to well!! Toooooo many of them!!!
I check my pots very cautiously, for that same reason....

Any Mr. Hawaii, becareful what you wish for!!! You ought live in my neck of woods, and you'd get your wish!!! Only I get the MEAN UGLY ONES!!! That like WATER!!! I have a Lake and Koi pond.... Water Moccasins!!!

JennS · #9 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:32 PM

Oh Jackie...so worried about the snakes! Don't worry until your 5 foot pet one comes after you! JK! I would be worried about the water moccasins too!

Junebug, I think that is a cute find! I woudl have been concerned about my orchid more then him, but that is nice of you to worry about him. Glad he moved along eventually!

Jkelee · #10 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:35 PM

Yikes Jenn!! You crazy snake lover you!! You and your 5 footer have a some great fun together, k