Stumbled upon a venomous Water Mocassin (Cottonmouth) on a heavily forested trail adjacent to a large lake,of which appeared to be going through the first stage of shedding his skin.
Resting atop a garden flower, a common Anole lizard soaks in the warmth of the sun as he awaits any unsuspecting insects tp arrive for his breakfast.
An American Alligator watches me closely as he resides in his swampy home.