Pheasant to look at

By adamg on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 4:16pm

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 on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 11:34pm.

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 on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 9:42am.

Yeah, my first thought was bull snake as well.

mystery snake

By Kurt Schatzl on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 11:35am.

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

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

Florida King

By Allstonian on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 1:57pm.

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 on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 7:28pm.

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 on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 12:38am.

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!