Creepers and Leapers

Snail, frog, coiled snake, eft, Am. Toad, millipede.

Very cool, Dianne. I saw an eft when I was a kid, camping in Kentucky. It was really bright, so I thought it was a fishing lure. But I turned over some wet leaves to get a good look at it, and I didn't know what it was. But I remembered it all the way to today, when you posted a picture of one in the banner, and now I know! Thanks!

Excellent banner Dianne!

Love seeing garden critters as a banner.

Stunning banner again, Dianne! I'm quite happy that New Zealand doesn't have snakes, no native wildlife of any sort, in fact, that might be harmful to human beings - not a bear to be seen. Frogs? Yes. Toads? No.

@Lyshack I am very fortunate to live where I have spent a lifetime enjoying the flora and fauna .. When my brothers and I were little, there were many days spent along the edge of a pond catching (and releasing) pollywogs ... or camping where the visitors included raccoons, tree toads and various squirrels (we live in the one area of the northeast where 2 species of flying squirrels have overlapping territories). But spring hiking always included the challenge as to who could count the most efts along the trail... they are wondrously lovely little creatures, with their gold spots and bright colour! I love finding them under a Hosta or among the ferns at the edges of my gardens.