Make no mistake – a chicken snake is not dangerous, but it’s also not a play-pretty so it’s best to keep away from one. Can you tell bois d’arc from a post oak? Then you might have a good idea of what thrives in blackland. Working outside makes most people hungry for something heavier than light bread. Whatever is in the stewer, it better be larruping good.

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