What Kind of Snake Is This?
Looks like a rat snake. You can search for snake identification charts - North American Snake Chart, Missouri Snake Identification, Kentucky Snake Identification, etc.
Planning a 2nd Birthday Party?
I think a safari themed party would be perfect! A three hour party might be a little long for a 2-year-old.
Save Chip and Cracker Crumbs for Meatloaf
Ive always saved the heels from our loaves of bread and popped them in the freezer until I was ready to make meatloaf.
Making Solar Collectors for a Swimming Pool?
Google hoola hoop pool warmers or lilly pad warmers. Here is a link to a video. You can use black trash bags over the hoola hoops and they will float on top of the water. http://cltampa.com/dailyloaf/archives/2010/09/20/green-diy-using-the-sun-and-hula-hoops...
