There are similarities but, really, this isn't a picture of a WenatcheeOutdoors journalist, a local lawyer, or any of the politicians who refuse to do what's best for the country in tackling the national debt (decrease spending and increase taxes). Eliminate those options and consider that the picture was taken in our foothills and what sort of snake is left? Tell us what you think it is by 'commenting' below. Also, tell us what you know about these snakes in a comment.