Most folks probably will not consider animal shots as candids, though this is a pretty interesting snap of the critter! I like the shadows on the wall, and the composition is well balanced.
I actually like colors in this very much, and the composition is strong. However, while it is obvious that the critter didn't "pose" for you (unless he is dead and stuffed, and you put him there), it doesn't feel much like a candid, either.
another animal candid YAY!! how many DNMCs have you gotten today? :) i like the fence here a lot..the color and the composition. he's pretty cute too...I guess you could have posed him....not! 7