they have scales and slither
putting many in a dither
but they eat the mosquitos
and other things that bite
so spare them a kind thought
as we share the planet
they may look different
but they bring much delight!
a few of the reptiles I’ve encountered recently … they are common here.
The snake is in the grate was at my front door.
He hung around for hours trying to get in!
Tiny tot on right was a baby gecko on my kitchen window.
Big snake had just had brunch and was crawling across the path to digest his feast!
Water dragon was in the Brisbane gardens.
featured friend was sunbathing at Brunswick Heads, he’s got the right location
Our reptiles are wondrous creatures…… in their appropriate habitats ………
My pic of Lizzy the Lizard in my Courtyard
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My Cousin’s pet frilly lizard in Philadelphia….
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My Dragon
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Thank you Kate, I’d forgotten about Sparkles(yep that was his name) in, Philadelphia, it was nice to be reminded
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yes good to have that store of memories 🙂
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Lol Kate! I may tolerate them but that’s about it. 🙂
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Re “creepy crawlies,” the benefit of the doubt is the least you can give,
Unless you have something against the injunction to “Live and let live.”
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well said MrM 🙂
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They do keep the insect population down! They do have a place in this world!
Great poem and photos, Kate!
🐍 🦎 🙂 🐍 🦎
Squeezy-HUGS!!! 😀
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does Coop chase them or bolt in fear? Reptiles that is not insects 🙂
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He only sees a few lizards here or there and he just watches them. He loves people and ignores most other creatures. When he was pup he would have chased rabbits if I would have let him, but now that he’s well-seasoned, I think he’d ignore rabbits, too .
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then he has a very kind nature too, just like his mum 🙂
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Wow that’s nice to hear that you r having these creepy little creatures as company too, Kate.
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lol yes in Australia one lives closely with them 🙂
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I like creatures, Kate, even spiders which most people seem to dislike.
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yea glad I’ve found another lover of the more unusual critters 🙂
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I’d probably rather a snake not come to visit, but am happy to welcome the others at any time.
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lol they fascinate me 🙂
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What a fascinating menagerie, Kate, literally, right at your doorstep!
Now, whether I feel pity, mixed with a generous dose of envy, or vice-versa, I cannot say. I suppose living in a suburban temperate place has spoiled me, in more than one sense.
Do tree frogs inhabit your area? When my late grandparents retired to Florida, the amphibians were everywhere. Though tiny, only about the size of your thumbnail, tree frogs would serenade in their thousands, often silencing even the ubiquitous crickets!
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I find them fascinating for sure. Love the photos.
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Not me
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Yes, outside, not inside my apartment🙄
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oh they were just outside my door, did try to get in but I’m not keen on freeloaders 🙂
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Awesome poem and awesome pictures!!
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thanks so much … a bit friendlier than your monsters 🙂
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Lol!!! But who’s to say that Nessie and the lizard man aren’t friendly?
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true, the just look scary!
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Don’t judge them until you get to know them lol!!!
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oh my goodness how often do we say that and I’ve fallen into the trap 😉
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Lol! I don’t judge ya!
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just as well 😎
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You’re pretty fun to talk to! 🙂
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then please drop by anytime for a chat … not always online but you will eventually get an answer 🙂
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