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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
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Krista
Utah
USA
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 Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 1:36:34 PM
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Bexten and I found a small visitor hanging out in our garage. He scared me to death because I turned around and almost stepped on him. I must have scared him too because he hid under our generator. Snakes are not my favorite visitors when they make it inside, but I bet he was just trying to get out of the rain. I will be fine as long as he stays out of the house!
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Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 1:52:45 PM
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Looks like a gopher snake-- a good one to have around. I'm not afraid of snakes, unless they rattle, but I don't like to be startled by anything.
Judith
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 2:07:54 PM
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Judith, we came across a couple of rattlesnakes this summer. They scare me and I worry about my kids or dogs running into them while we camp.
We seen this one on the road to our campsite.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
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Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 3:46:35 PM
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Oh. No. Thank. You!!!!! You’re so calm! :)
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 6:31:28 PM
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Gave me a jump just seeing the picture! I was expecting a big spider. If I seen something like that at my campsite I think I'd go home. There's no way I'd be getting any sleep!!!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Tchr66
True Blue Farmgirl
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Terri
Clarington
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 29 2026 : 05:31:15 AM
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Mom found one in her shower and I found one in the basement last month.A friend was visiting at the time of Mom's discovery. He disposed of hers. I didn't tell here about the one in the basement. I threw it out in the field and I think my dog disposed of it. I don't mind them outside, though I really do not like them at all.
Best thing about freezing temps, no snakes!
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 30 2026 : 2:37:46 PM
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Ha ha Debbie, I wouldn't say I was calm! I avoided the garage for hours and then sent my boys out when they got home from school to see if it was still in there. Luckily they don't mind snakes!
Heather, that same day I seen a large wolf spider on my stairs! I threw my hands up and said I was done for the day lol!
Terri, I am fine if they are outside, especially if I don't have to deal with them. But the second they come inside I freak out. Many years ago shortly after I got married I found a snake in my living room. It freaked me out so bad that I climbed on the couch and called my husband to come home from work to come get it! But then you would never believe that when I worked at a day care I allowed the snake expedition guy to place a very large snake around my neck. I was just trying to be brave for the kids but I was terrified!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8728 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 30 2026 : 2:41:52 PM
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I found the picture!! I think my face shows how much I was freaking out!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
900 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2026 : 2:53:39 PM
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I can’t even look!!!! Haha
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7855 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 30 2026 : 3:00:56 PM
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I really am not afraid of snakes but I do not want to hold them! You were very brave:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
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Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 01 2026 : 08:55:11 AM
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I am definitely afraid of snakes maybe because we don't have them living in this area .
Isaiah 30:15 Your strength will be in keeping calm and showing trust.
FGOTM August 2026
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Oct 01 2026 : 2:47:12 PM
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Have y’all ever seen a Spider like this one? It is a female flower crab spider, it was on a rose on our bush when DH was cutting the rose for me. Never in our lives have we ever seen or heard of this spider. Only in Oregon:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
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When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8728 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2026 : 5:13:28 PM
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Wow Debbie! That is a strange and creepy looking spider! It's so white. I can't say I have ever seen anything like that.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Oct 04 2026 : 11:53:53 AM
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Whoa, That is one big snake to wrap around your neck!! I am afraid of poisonous snakes , but not regular ones. However, I do not try and pick them up as I still don't want to get bitten by one or any other wild critter. We have a couple of black racers in our yard back and front. I enjoy seeing them sun on the front porch steps in colder weather. They are quite beautiful.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8728 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2026 : 1:41:27 PM
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Winnie, I have never been bitten by a snake and I hope I never do. The idea of getting bitten scares me. How big are your snakes?
Krista
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2026 : 11:53:55 AM
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That is a creepy looking spider! I'm glad I can say I've never seen one of them!!!!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2026 : 1:09:46 PM
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Debbie, I read that those spiders can actually change color to match the flower they are on. Makes you wonder how many times you have touched one and never known because it blended in!
Krista
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2026 : 6:41:31 PM
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Eewww !
I like spiders but I don't like snakes.
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When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2026 : 1:56:05 PM
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Nancy, I am good with spiders in my garden. Especially the beneficial ones, but I do not like spiders in my house. We do get the occasional cricket who sneaks in. We relocate them back outside.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2026 : 2:02:21 PM
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Thank you Krista for the info, I will tell hubby.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
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