Jordan Rippy

That’s right.  Today I was pulling into our condo complex I saw a small slithering object.  Most would not have even seen it, but since I am constantly on the look out for Jake I immediately noticed the movement.

I slammed on my brakes, hung up the phone (I was talking to my sister), and ran toward the snake.  There was no doubt that this was not Jake.  Because snakes hear the vibrations in the ground, he sped up immediately as I began toward him.  This snake was crazy fast.  I tried to maneuver in front of him to block him from jumping up on the curb and into the heavy bush.  I was unsuccessful.  However, I was able to snap this picture with my camera phone.  I know you can’t see him great.  He is pretty small, but fast mind you.  That is why I have named him Speedy.  Speedy the Snake.