Why I don't walk barefoot to pick up the paper anymore

This innocent little guy was sunning himself on my driveway when I went out to get the mail yesterday. I was barefoot and didn't have my camera so I ran back into the house, careful not to step on anything suspicious along the way. Why is it I need constant reminding that I live in a world full of other creatures and need to keep my shoes on?!?! After finding my shoes and camera I went back out to find this critter and he had slithered into the grass but I found him. He looks innocent enough...but where are his mother and father?! I won't mention what else I have seen cross my driveway that has long furry legs and starts with a T. Shoes - got em on now!