FASA 365 Day 229, Canis Anguis, (Dog Snake). For 1879
Talk about your rodent hunters.
Smaller than a Chihuahua.
Faster than a mongoose.
Hunts rodent and snake holes alike.
Friendly, and approachable.
However, many lost their lives initially to American adventurers; seeing a long “snake” moving quickly toward them with a waging tail as a potential rattlesnake and not that of an excited K-9.
Recognized now. Long and warm. Many a northbound mountaineer has adopted the Dog Snake, not only as companion, but carry them as neckerchief and or scarf as well.