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Saturday, February 5, 2022

Early Birthday GIFT from Kitties

Just before going to bed after making Tiramisu dessert... 

Juvenile water snake ←click link for 36 second video


With my iPhone I captured the above video and this photo.


Not my hand! The one our kitties brought me appeared to be a juvenile Nerodia sipedon (Northern Water Snake) click for more info
Before coming to bed (not wanting to wake up my Pieter for showing him my 'early' Birthday gift, I put it on the retainer wall next to our driveway. Presuming that it was DEAD.
At breakfast time it was GONE... so they play dead when being handled!

Smart juvenile.

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34 comments:

  1. roughterrain craneFebruary 6, 2022 at 5:35 AM

    You got a good gift with surprise, joy and a little fear. The snake also got a good chance to enjoy air-conditioner in the winter.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 7:52 AM

      Dearest RTC,
      That was a special kitty gift surprise. No fear we don't have...😉
      The snake was not for long inside the house and it vanished from the retainer wall.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. PatriciaFebruary 6, 2022 at 5:52 AM

    As an Australian, I am shocked to see a snake in the house! But I looked it up and found that this one is not venomous, thankfully. We used to have a cat who brought small venomous snakes inside the house, which caused me quite some consternation! Your little snake must have been happy to get away and thankful to escape injury on its adventure.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 7:55 AM

      Dearest Patricia,
      No, I was 'only' surprised, not shocked. This was indeed a 'good' snake and only a juvenile. It seems like it got away as I never found it for showing to my Pieter.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Victor S E MoubarakFebruary 6, 2022 at 6:21 AM

    Happy Birthday, Mariette. Wishing you happiness, good health and whatever you desire always. But not snakes ... no, not snakes.

    God bless.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 7:57 AM

      Dearest Victor,
      Thank you and no, I never asked for any snakes but that's what kitties think we like...😜
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Katie IsabellaFebruary 6, 2022 at 7:40 AM

    Happy Birthday this very day Mariette!!!! And possibly your young greeter will return for cake!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 8:00 AM

      Dearest Katie Isabella,
      Thank you very much and no doubt there will be some delicious dessert!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Martha Jane OrlandoFebruary 6, 2022 at 7:47 AM

    You are a lot braver than I am!
    Happy Birthday, Mariette!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 8:03 AM

      Dearest Martha Jane,
      Not brave but just common sense. We grew up playing in the fields between the veggies and our Parents showed us nature in its fullest form. Pieter the same, his Parents were market gardeners as well. So we love and also respect nature.
      Thank you for the Birthday wishes!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. Janey and Co.February 6, 2022 at 7:59 AM

    Eek snakes and spiders freak me out! I would have never picked that up! Hope you had a wonderful birthday .

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 8:05 AM

      Dearest Janey,
      Haha, it was a nice surprise and I had to pick it up and also wanted to know what I had, so I filmed and photographed it one–handed.
      The Birthday just started...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. smartcatFebruary 6, 2022 at 8:12 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    I know snakes are good for the garden, but they still freak me out. Thankfully our kitties are all indoors 24/7.
    A very happy birthday to you. Celebrate well!
    As we get older we get to celebrate longer, so here's to all those Unbirthdays. May they all be happy!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 8:44 AM

      Dearest Suzi,
      Our kitties are indoors in winter and rainy weather... They KNOW how to lounge on top of a down duvet covered in cotton flannel.
      Thank you for the Birthday wishes.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Anne Hagman-NiilolaFebruary 6, 2022 at 9:19 AM

    Huh, what a surprise! Happy Birthday;-)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 9:35 AM

      Dearest Anne,
      That sure was a surprise!
      Thank you and we enjoy our sunshine.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. BarwitzkiFebruary 6, 2022 at 9:53 AM

    Meine allerbesten Wünsche zum Geburtstag, liebe Mariette. Habt einen wunderbaren Tag mit Sonne und strahlend blauem Himmel :-)
    Hier bei uns ist es grau und windig, ohne Schnee. Freue mich auf die Farben des Frühlings.
    Aber eigentlich mag ich den Februar, weil er normalerweise Schnee hat und die Ski benutzt werden können. Und zudem bin ich auch ein Februarkind.
    Umarmung von Viola.





    Umarmung von Viola

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 12:44 PM

      Liebe Viola,
      Danke und ja es war wirklich herrlich mit Sonne und strahlend blauem Himmel.
      Also du selber hast ja auch Geburtstag in Februar... Alles Gute.
      Lieber Gruß,
      Mariette

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  10. RosemaryFebruary 6, 2022 at 10:52 AM

    Dear Mariette - I am pleased that the sweet little snake was simply playing dead and went happily on its way following your release.
    Happy Birthday to you - I do hope you are enjoying a really lovely and happy day - hopefully with some special treats along with the Tiramisu that you were busy making.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 12:47 PM

      Dearest Rosemary,
      Yes, that snake got its freedom back.
      Thank you for the Birthday wishes and we have come to an end of a lovely 10–day vacation in Florida. The Tiramisu was not made for this Birthday 😏
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. KeaFebruary 6, 2022 at 12:56 PM

    Such a thoughtful birthday gift! LOL. Happy birthday!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 1:37 PM

      Dearest Kim,
      Oh sure, that was very thoughtful from five year old kitties! They must have thought it would be a 'MUST HAVE' item for their Mommy... 😏
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. Spare Parts and PicsFebruary 6, 2022 at 12:57 PM

    They look like beautiful snakes. Glad they weren't harmed. Snakes have become so rare in my area that I feel somewhat protective of them.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 1:39 PM

      Dearest Peter,
      This was aa beauty and I'm not scared of them and if not venomous, why would we want to harm them?
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. DebbyFebruary 6, 2022 at 2:59 PM

    Good kitty!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 3:31 PM

      Dearest Debby,
      Oh sure, one of the five siblings did it... don't know who.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. VENTANA DE FOTOFebruary 6, 2022 at 3:20 PM

    Yo no hubiera sido capaz de cogerla en la mano. No me importa verla, pero a cierta distancia.

    Besos

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 6, 2022 at 3:32 PM

      Querida Antónia,
      Oh, pienso que esta serpiente adolescente estaba más asustada que yo... 😏
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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  15. HelenFebruary 6, 2022 at 9:49 PM

    You are nearing the close of your Birthday ~~ I hope it was a splendid day!!

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  16. Jo-Anne's RamblingsFebruary 7, 2022 at 2:07 PM

    Not a birthday gift I would like but then I am a big baby, or a wuss you decide.........

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 7, 2022 at 5:44 PM

      Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Well, can't say that I was happy with it but they impressed me!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  17. Traudi GartendrosselFebruary 8, 2022 at 2:01 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    herzlich gratuliere ich Dir nachträglich zu Deinem Geburtstag und wünsche Dir Gesundheit, Glück, Zufriedenheit, Freude... Du hattest bestimmt einen wunderschönen Tag. 🌺🌸🌼😍
    o neeee, das wäre auch kein Geburtstagsgeschenk für mich... ich mag überhaupt keine Schlangen... aber trotzdem habe ich hingeguckt und finde sie ganz possierlich...
    Dann schon lieber Spinnen...
    Liebe Grüße zu Euch von Traudi.♥

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 8, 2022 at 2:24 PM

      Liebe Traudi,
      Danke und es war ein herrlicher sonniger Tag im Süden von Florida. Gestern heim gefahren.
      Ach so eine Teenage Schlange ist nicht zum kuscheln aber auch nicht schlimm.
      Liebe Grüße,
      Mariette

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