Lovely little fella 🐍

[lightweightkate]

Wasn't meaning to post today but started my new regime this morning and managed a cheeky 2.7k run - it was beautiful out there - love autumn 🍁🍂🍃

Found this little fella on the path basking in the sun - he was a beauty and fortunately the dog didn't seem very interested in him 😮

[MichaelH070862 Graduate]

I presume that is a grass snake taking it all in his stride as you went past

[lightweightkate Graduate in reply to MichaelH070862]

I wa staying to run as I took a photo but I think it was an adder - we get both on the common

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Glad you are back in the groove and enjoying your running! That snake was there on my behalf sneaking a look at your training regime so I can keep up! 😃

[lightweightkate Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

haha!😂and yes today was good

[secan Graduate]

Wow, judging from the shape of the head and the tail, I'd say it's an adder. Very interesting encounter indeed!

[lightweightkate Graduate in reply to secan]

I thought it was too but it's not a great shot and I was trying to keep running as I took it - plus I didn't have my glasses on 😂

[SuperMouse Graduate]

Oh I hope he was friendly! Yup have to agree autumn is lovely 😃😃

[Madge50 Graduate]

Blimey, how lucky were you to see one of those, your footfall must be featherlite! Perhaps she was a bit on the cool side and not warmed up enough to whizz away!

Great pic! Nature is awesome!

Edited after seeing tortoisegirl 's note below, changed the 'he' to 'she' 😄 - wouldn't want to be rude to a snake......😉

Mx

[lightweightkate Graduate in reply to Madge50]

Isn't it just 😀

[tortoisegirl Graduate]

According to my son, who is on his way to being an expert, it is a female adder. Lucky you!

[lightweightkate Graduate in reply to tortoisegirl]

Wow!