Garter Snake Friend Tastes the Air

We were traveling in ceremony in Yellowstone National Park, collecting the prayers of the wildlife. We follow the guidance of our spirit allies on... more

by Rose De Dan

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Garter Snake Friend Tastes the Air

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Rose De Dan

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We were traveling in ceremony in Yellowstone National Park, collecting the prayers of the wildlife. We follow the guidance of our spirit allies on when to stop and how long to stay, and that has resulted in some truly amazing moments.

We had stopped a few hundred yards upstream where we were blessed to witness two twin elk calves and their lovely encounter with a family of mallard ducks (see Elk Youngster Visits with Mallard Duck Family). Shortly after they were joined by the mother, a pair of moose stepped into the river to our left. A moose sighting in Yellowstone is very, very rare (see Mama Moose and Yearling Son).

After the moose moved on, walking back along the bank we encountered a large Northwestern garter snake making his way through the underbrush. Crouching down, I greeted him, and he greeted me back with a flick of his tongue. I told him how gorgeous he was, and asked permission to follow him along his way and take more photos. He was wonderful, allowing me to track his every move, all the time clicking away with my camera. What a day with All Our Relations!


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March 26th, 2020