A female wolf spider with her egg sac that we disturbed while weeding.
No worries, it's just a Northern Brown Snake, a.k.a. a little brown snake (seriously, that's a real alternative name). He or she had taken up residence in our cold frame under a tray of seedlings. We weren't sure what kind it was at first, but figured it was better to leave it alone until we knew. Actually, if you ever need a snake identified, the folks at the
Virginia Herpetological Society have a great on-line guide. Please remember, there are only three types of venomous snakes in Virginia. Most of the snakes in our area are harmless, and in fact, helpful in controlling populations of other pests.
A female wolf spider with her egg sac that we disturbed while weeding. 
No worries, it's just a Northern Brown Snake, a.k.a. a little brown snake (seriously, that's a real alternative name). He or she had taken up residence in our cold frame under a tray of seedlings. We weren't sure what kind it was at first, but figured it was better to leave it alone until we knew. Actually, if you ever need a snake identified, the folks at the Virginia Herpetological Society have a great on-line guide. Please remember, there are only three types of venomous snakes in Virginia. Most of the snakes in our area are harmless, and in fact, helpful in controlling populations of other pests.
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