snakes

We have a family of garter snakes living under our deck.  Dave informed me of it because I had not seen them yet.  Since he told me, I see them all the time in the flower gardens that surround the deck.  They don't bug me.  I think they are kind of cool.  Dave is kind of terrified of them.  Hates them.  He keeps talking about chopping them in half with shovels.  ugh.  Big baby.

I told David he could try to catch one if he wants.  He has made a few half-hearted efforts.  Then he said to me, "you do it."
"uhhhh...  no."
I don't mind them, they are not hurting anything, but I just cannot bring myself to touch them.  That part I am terrified of.  Watching is fine; touching...  whole other story.  Can not do it.  But go ahead, David.  You can do it.

I Wikipedia-ed them.  I was under the impression that they did not have teeth--and that is what I have been telling Dave and David.  Yup, guess I was wrong.  Garter Snake says a bite is not dangerous, but may cause itching/swelling/burning.  That's nice.  But according to Eco Kids they do not have fangs or poison, and they will most likely try to bite you when you pick them up.

Mom of the Year.