as i set out on a leasurely herpin' walk i decided to check a regularly forgotten area with my friend and my brother, a large hollow tree known for its large black snakes. an inspection of the tree reveiled nothing, nobody home, until i noticed a new vine!!!!!!!! it was no vine, but a 6 foot 4 inch black snake, laying out for a snooze. i sent my friend to retrieve my tongs and hooks so we could capture and document him. this was easier said than done, and fifteen feet up was too far for my equipment, and resorted to sticks. after some manipulation he lost his balance and fell!!! dont worry i caught him safe and sound. he was very docile, and quike to get away when released
-jacob