And then this happened

 Cousin Katie was mowing the lawn on the riding lawn mower.  Marian saw a snake trying to get away, so of course, she had to go catch it. Fortunately it was not a poisonous snake.  Marian claimed she already knew that.  I'm thinking she maybe just got lucky.  But I digress....

The 4 girls had a marvelous time holding the snake and taking photos.  And, well, you'll see.

He's a good sized snake.  Long, but not fat-bodied.

See, check him out.

Everyone had to have a turn.

Even Cousin Isabelle. (Who took most of the pictures, by the way, so Thanks, Isabelle!)

And then this happened.  Oh yes, the snake got to ride on the zip line.

Apparently he liked it because he went down more than once!