Pheasant to look at

By adamg - 4/21/12 - 4:16 pm

The Animal Rescue League of Boston reports it found a Chinese Golden Pheasant wandering around Braintree this afternoon. Since the bird's not native to these parts, league workers wonder who lost a pet. The ARL also reports finding a mystery snake in Everett today (Ed. note: Yeah, we thought Penelope, too, but the Red Line doesn't go anywhere near Everett).

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Poor things

By The frying pan of reality (not verified) - 4/21/12 - 11:34 pm

#1

It's not a milk snake or any other local snake. That looks like it might be a bull snake: http://snr.unl.edu/herpneb/snake/BullSnake.html.

They're not only harmless, they eat rats. Such an ugdorable creature. :)

Bull Snake

By Allstonian - 4/22/12 - 9:42 am

#2

Yeah, my first thought was bull snake as well.

mystery snake

By Kurt Schatzl (not verified) - 4/22/12 - 11:35 am

#3

It's a Florida kingsnake. Lampropeltis getula floridana. They make
great pets, never bite, very calm.

http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-guide/lampropeltisgfloridana.htm

Florida King

By Allstonian - 4/22/12 - 1:57 pm

#4

So it is! Thanks, Kurt. It looks a bit thin, at least from that odd angle in the photo. Is someone from NEHS helping the ARL find its owner, or a new home?

You're right!

By The frying pan of reality (not verified) - 4/22/12 - 7:28 pm

#5

I stand corrected. In fact, my own guess kept bothering me. Such a cute little guy. I hope these two animals find good homes.

Awww!

By Lecil - 4/22/12 - 12:38 am

#6

The snake is cute, and the bird is gorgeous. Don't think my cat would appreciate either as a sibling, however. Best wishes for good homes to both!