Apparently, Snakes Are On the Cute List

My son found a snake in a friend's herb garden the other day.  Now, I can understand his fascination with snakes, but I did not expect my four girls to all dash to his side, squealing, "Oh, he's so cute!  Look at his little tongue!  Can I pet him?"  They'll run away at first sight of a spider, but apparently snakes are on the Cute List.

Of course, we won't mention the mommy who squealed, "Ooo, hold him while I get my macro lens!"