Grass snake meets boy with net

On a Sunday stroll to the river in my Old Ottawa South neighborhood, I spot a handsome striped grass snake, not quite camouflaged by the lush green grass of early spring. While I scrambled to get my camera uncapped and ready to go, I heard some hurried footsteps behind me. Suddenly there appeared a curious boy with a butterfly net. He assured us that he is indeed, an experienced snake-catcher! Our young friend deftly scooped the snake into his net while calmly reporting that he’s been bitten before and that it hurts!
Oops, the clever snake manages to slip out of the net and slither away to nearby cover. All part of a morning’s adventure.