Snakes and frogs and toads, oh my!

Just a quick note this evening....  today was a fun filled day at work!  First, I found this awesome ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus).  He was so cool!  Their scales are so soft it feels like silk.  It did musk on me... ick.

Next, I found this tiny baby spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer).  It was so small!  Usually where there's one baby frog, there are more, so I'll be on the lookout tomorrow.

And finally, the find of the day...  I found this awesome young American toad (Bufo americanus).  It was so calm and really small compared to the ones I usually find.  So, after some debate, I decided to bring him home.  His name is Bernard (pronounced BER-nerd, as with an English accent).  I've got Bernard all set up in a new home.  I put in some crickets, which he made quick work of, and was amazed at how fast he was at snatching them up!  He may be the coolest pet to date, well with the exception of Pacino, who remains the coolest dog in the world...

That's all for now.  Gotta get rested up for my adventure (also known as work) tomorrow.  Maybe soon I'll tell you about what I do for a living...  

'Till then, enjoy our Wild America.