Red-necked Keelback

Returning from a quick shopping, we found a little visitor outside the rear entry: a Red-necked Keelback, or Rhabdophis subminiatus, of the race 'helleri'. This mildly venomous snake mainly feeds on toads and frogs. Our little friend was clearly juvenile and very cute. We will have to keep an eye open, to see if it permanently moves in.

We first saw it in front of the rear entry.

It decided to hide under the Yucca tree.

And stick out its head once in a while.

Later it went exploring again.