Well we loaded most of the stuff back into the room with the exception of a few toys. So tonight I got off the couch, walked across the living room, started stepping over the toys and one moved. It wasn't a toy. Thought it was one of John's toy snakes. Nope it wasn't. It scared the crap out of me. I'm not scared of snakes by any means. Yes I have a respect for them because some of them can kill you with one bite but not this lil' thing. I made Jason pick it up and take care of it.

Found out later that is was just a little ring-necked snake. Interesting snake though. When disturbed, this snake will coil its tail tightly and flip it over to expose a bright red underside. It sometimes feigns death to deter would-be predators. That is exactly what it did. He is now back outside where he belongs and I am still missing a toad. Wish me luck on finding him. If not I've got to replace him.