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Here's a shed snakeskin I found while in an outdoor yoga class by the Columbia River in 2020. It was wrapped around the base of a small tree.

There was a wire cage around the base of the tree to protect it from beavers. It was tricky pulling the delicate, dried snakskin off the wire cage. Maybe the snake felt safe inside the cage.

If I hadn't been lying on a yoga mat, I never would have spotted it. Gave it to Karen to show her grandson.

I found the rattles years ago.

The more you write and show pictures the more I would like to get out there and see some of what you are seeing. I just found out that my knees are bad enough to get replaced all I have to do is lose about fifteen pounds and get rid of some wounds from cats walking on me.

Those are the most beautiful flowers

On my ten acres in the wooded area above and west of Cle Elum we saw deer, elk, bear, cougar, wild turkey, grouse, various owls, quail but no rattlers. Rubber Boas and garter snakes. The various mating seasons were fun to listen to.

Another great story. Your writing along with the photos make it seem like I am there.