I know, it is still a snake. I’ve never been a fan, but am becoming more accustomed to them. I spotted this one at Beidler Forest working his way along a rotting log.

I don’t study the educational signs with the ID info about snakes, but do know that the round eyes and round head are signs this one is harmless.

The snake slowly checked out the crevices in the log and showed no interest in me watching him

Plus, I was on a boardwalk at least ten feet away.