Lio by Mark Tatulli for December 21, 2018

I’m no herpetologist (though I received my reptile/amphibian Boy Scout merit badge years ago), but what snake is as shiny as that Christmas tree decoration? I’m thinking diamondback, but it maybe something else.

Did those guys eat the bulbs that were hung by the spiders?

Did they eat the spiders?

While no mouse was stirring at Lio’s place, plenty were digested!

next time; get two trees…a regular one for yourself and one that Lio can decorate to his heart’s content…

I’ve heard tell that snakes have shiny skin too.

is the snake’s name Garland?

Sybil isn’t climbing in that tree. Or tomorrow’s strip is going to be the Great War between those 2 sides.

“Just one Christmas, I’d like to put presents under the tree without getting an antivenom kit involved.”

“This is why Santa never gives you that gerbil you’ve been asking for.”

It is well known that snakes can open their jaws much wider than you would ever expect, but I’m hoping not wide enough to scarf up Santa……..

That is an excellent idea!

Yeah, snakes add some motion to your tree’s decoration, Lio, but don’t you think you should have sprinkled them with some glitter first? —They are rather bland-looking snakes!

Should have known better, Dad….

Nice boas,both kinds.