"Rattlesnake Roundup" Photo Judy Royal Glenn Photography
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I thought it was going to be a typical day at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia on Saturday. A day of chasing hummingbirds in the garden to get the perfect shot. I love going to the garden; it is like my second home.
Boy was I surprised when a new visitor came to the garden that I hadn't seen before. A lady told me she saw a snake, and I did not come immediately because I was focused on photographing the hummer and finch in front of me. A few minutes later she walked past again and mentioned she saw something and did not know what it was. She believed the snake threw up a rat.
I walked over to where she was standing to find the rat. She found the snake again, and we discovered it was a Timber Rattlesnake! She said she would inform someone. I let people know about the snake as they walked by for their own safety. I lost it for a while because I went back to taking photos of the hummers. The man I told earlier showed me where he went, and I ran to get my camera.
As the snake inched forward, I made sure to keep my distance. Little did I know the snake had an agenda. It was trying to get down a drain, and I was standing between the drain and the snake. Two police officers came, and I showed them where the snake went. Soon Staicia and Josh from the Athens-Clarke County Animal Control were there to help:)
A hose was placed down the drain and used to prompt the snake to exit the end of the drain. The snake was safely captured and taken to live in a big field far away. A great effort was given by the police and Animal Control to make sure everyone stays safe. Thanks!
I had a blast! Did I mention I prayed and asked the Lord to bring to me what He wanted me to photograph? I hate snakes, but the garden is now clear of a poisonous snake!
