Corn Snake Afternoon

This Corn Snake (Elaphe guttata guttata) decided to make a visit yesterday on the porch of the nature center. I believe it's the same one I found back in September. It really wasn't spooked at all by me, it even went up to my leg and gave it a little smell when I was crouched down. I love the color patterns on this snake. I have a deep love for all herps but something about corn snakes make me happy. I think it's partially because they all seem to have such a cool attitude but mostly, it's the striking colors: red and orange versus the black and white belly. Enjoy the pictures and check out that forked tongue.