Yes, he's holding a large black snake. Eli the snake handler.
Eli is a home schooled 8-year-old living in Charlotte, NC. Apart from his unmatched interest in gardening, Eli:
- Takes Kung-fu lessons at the Peaceful Dragon
- Builds fairy houses
- Concocts a number of chemistry experiments in the basement
- Built a nature museum, complete with skulls, deer hooves, and tadpoles
- Loves to climb
He also loves to write in his blog and, more than that, he loves to hear from readers.
HAPPY Birthday, Eli. You’re a whopping 12 year old now. Wow! I remember when you were just 11 years old. You’re turning into a wonderful young man.
Love,
Jaima