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SST (Speechless Sunday with Text): S&S (not for the squeamish)

If you leave a comment, Russel will visit your blog and comment. Long-time readers know that I like all things nature. I think Mother and Father Nature have some wonderful things on this Earth, some considered beautiful, some considered ugly, some seen every day, and some seen rarely.

One a recent trip to the San Diego Zoo to visit the new Elephant Odyssey that just opened, I discovered that there are more exhibits in Elephant Odyssey than just elephants.

Although there are still some exhibits to be completed, it was well worth the quick journey since I found the following little ones on view:

Desert scorpion, San Diego Zoo, May 2009

Banded rattlesnake, San Diego Zoo, May 2009

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This week's posts (they'll open in a new window)

After yesterday's inspection, I'm quite happy to be alive.... - 5/30/09
Frenetic Friday pop quiz: Kitchen sink cabinets and electricity - 5/29/09
I love it when the Seller's Realtor calls me.... - 5/29/09
Thunderstruck Thursday: Commander of the lake - 5/29/09
If you're trying to get your ActiveRain comments in for the day.... - 5/28/09
Suicide journey leads to a 15th anniversary - 5/26/09
Memorial Day for me.... - 5/25/09

Last week's posts (they'll open in a new window)

SST (Speechless Sunday with Text): I can't inspect it if I can't get it - 5/24/09
Be proactive with your homeowners' association - 5/23/09
How do you determine if repairs were done properly, or even done? - 5/22/09
How to lower your blood pressure naturally - 5/22/09
My first Foto Friday: Tree textures - 5/22/09
Thankful Thursday: Hydrangea - 5/21/09
My new digital SLR camera system - 5/20/09
Providing FREE HELP can be fun (if there's a rose garden involved) - 5/19/09
Manic Monday pop quiz: Concrete cracks - 5/18/09

Previous week's posts (they'll open in a new window)

SST (Speechless Sunday with Text): A visit from Mr. Monarch Butterfly - 5/17/09
Russel's Gardening Handbook: Jacaranda - 5/16/09
"Dear Home Inspector: Please try not to kill the deal...." - 5/16/09
"Dear Mrs. Realtor: No I won't...." - 5/16/09
Make your home dog friendly - 5/15/09
Frenetic Friday pop quiz: Chimneys - 5/15/09
WWW (Wordless Wednesday with Words): Huh? - 5/13/09
An Open Letter to the ActiveRain Powers That Be - 5/11/209
Manic Monday pop quiz: Electrical - 5/11/09
What's the point to ActiveRain points? - 5/11/09

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Posted by Russel Ray, San Diego home inspector on 05/31/2009 10:57 AM

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10 Comments on SST (Speechless Sunday with Text): S&S (not for the squeamish)

MAY

Don't want to meet one of those critters unexpectedly!

Russel, having spent 10 yrs in South Dakota, we are very familiar with the sound of rattlers! Be very very quiet! Steven and Marti

I wouldn't want to get in the way of the snake and the scorpion. They look like they might win the fight.

Russel, you take the greatest shots. I haven't had a chance to read your blog lately and have MISSED you! I now have time to enjoy. Love ya!

I stay far away from snakes. WE do not get along here in AZ. Move out

Nice pics-However, I stay far away from snakes. Just me-Great post

Makes the hairs on my neck stand up just looking at the pictures. Thanks for giving me the willies.

Hey, Tim and Pam - Unexpected meetings are not welcome at all. That's why I like to go to the Zoo. There is a good sized piece of glass between me and them. LOL

Hey, Steven and Marti - As much as I've hiked and camped out in my life, I've never come across a rattlesnake in the wild. I did come across an alligator in the East Texas Piney Woods, as well as some cottonmouth snakes, but no rattlers.

Hey, Nate - I'm pretty sure I would be a loser in that fight. I love nature, but evolution has put each and every critter in its place, except for man. We just take the places we want. LOL

Hey, Treva - Glad to have you back and to have added something to your day. I've got another thousand pictures or so from recent visits to the Quail Botanical Gardens, the Zoo, and some special areas of San Diego.

Hey, Eric and Katiejo - Not even the cute, little garden snakes?

Hey, Brian - I put a disclaimer in my title. Did you forget to read the title? LOL

Russel - Yikes. You know I had to come look after I read the title of your post LOL. ~Rita

Russel we have a great 'desert' dweller' indoor exhibit at the zoo here in phoenic. it's really cool....and scary too!

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