We used to catch them as kids too. We didn't much mind the teeth part. We knew the smell was the worst. Mom used to get so upset. We'd come home smelling like dead fish. 🤣
Rats sure are pissy. They're the king of bad attitudes next to water snakes. I remember stopping to move one out of the road once. You'd think I was trying to kill the poor hateful guy with how crabby he was. Calm down. Breathe. I'm saving your ungrateful life. 🤣
She's a harmless Eastern Garter Snake (T. sirtalis sirtalis) and is very beneficial to have around. They will not bother eggs nor birds. She may however snack on small fish and frogs. She's gorgeous! :love