Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
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Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
All species and locations. Additional commentary and inclusion of weather details, etc welcomed.
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
I used to have tons of these.
Unfortunately, lots were crap, lots were lost in a hard disk crash (the stupid didn't have backup).
I still have some, I guess, but the question is, what constitutes "partially hiding"?
Here are at least a few that might qualify. I think I still have poor pics of at least a handful of other species as well
Leopard snake, Zamenis situla, April evening, Greece.
By the looks of it you might think it was on the crawl but it wasn't moving, apparently just basking in the weaning light of the very last rays of the day. Often thought of as diurnal, apparently this is typical behaviour as they are realy more crepuscular than anything else.
Closer.
Grass snake, Natrix natrix, Denmark, spring.
Closer.
Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera, Israel, October.
Closer.
Adder, Vipera berus, Denmark (I still have lots of these)
Unfortunately, lots were crap, lots were lost in a hard disk crash (the stupid didn't have backup).
I still have some, I guess, but the question is, what constitutes "partially hiding"?
Here are at least a few that might qualify. I think I still have poor pics of at least a handful of other species as well
Leopard snake, Zamenis situla, April evening, Greece.
By the looks of it you might think it was on the crawl but it wasn't moving, apparently just basking in the weaning light of the very last rays of the day. Often thought of as diurnal, apparently this is typical behaviour as they are realy more crepuscular than anything else.
Closer.
Grass snake, Natrix natrix, Denmark, spring.
Closer.
Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera, Israel, October.
Closer.
Adder, Vipera berus, Denmark (I still have lots of these)
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Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Here's a few:
Peninsula Ribbonsnake in Pinellas County, FL
DSCN3519 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Southern Black Racer in Pinellas County, FL (resting on palmetto)
DSCN4366 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Florida Watersnake in Highlands County, FL
DSCN3684 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Florida Watersnake in Pinellas County, FL
DSCN5911 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Black-necked Gartersnake in Valencia County, NM
DSCN4987 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Northern Watersnake in Fairfax County, VA
DSCN2137 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Gray Ratsnake (possible integrade) in Charlton County, GA
DSCN9299 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
DSCN9304 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake in Pinellas County, FL
DSCN1515 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes in Glynn County, GA
DSCN9087 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
DSCN9102 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
DSCN9114 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Peninsula Ribbonsnake in Pinellas County, FL
DSCN3519 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Southern Black Racer in Pinellas County, FL (resting on palmetto)
DSCN4366 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Florida Watersnake in Highlands County, FL
DSCN3684 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Florida Watersnake in Pinellas County, FL
DSCN5911 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Black-necked Gartersnake in Valencia County, NM
DSCN4987 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Northern Watersnake in Fairfax County, VA
DSCN2137 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Gray Ratsnake (possible integrade) in Charlton County, GA
DSCN9299 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
DSCN9304 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake in Pinellas County, FL
DSCN1515 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes in Glynn County, GA
DSCN9087 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
DSCN9102 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
DSCN9114 by Matthew Ratcliffe, on Flickr
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Oh Wow these are great - Im going to enjoy looking at all of these for a long time!
Thank you all so much!
Thank you all so much!
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Great photos, this guy was sort of hidden in plain sight. Warm (23C), sunny day in moist low area with predominantly sandy substrate. We walked within 10 feet of this beast and his presence was made to us only by his huffing and puffing.
Heterodon platirhinos by N Cairns, on Flickr
Same sort of thing, Warm(Air:20C), sunny day, light wind from the sw, looking for new hibernacula along a slump over a river valley.
Crotalus viridis by N Cairns, on Flickr
Same individual an hour later:
Crotalus viridis by N Cairns, on Flickr
Same site:
Coluber constrictor by N Cairns, on Flickr
viridis just disappear:
Crotalus viridis by N Cairns, on Flickr
Cool (16C), morning with no wind in a seasonal wetland dominated by thatched submerged grass:
Farancia abacura by N Cairns, on Flickr
Heterodon platirhinos by N Cairns, on Flickr
Same sort of thing, Warm(Air:20C), sunny day, light wind from the sw, looking for new hibernacula along a slump over a river valley.
Crotalus viridis by N Cairns, on Flickr
Same individual an hour later:
Crotalus viridis by N Cairns, on Flickr
Same site:
Coluber constrictor by N Cairns, on Flickr
viridis just disappear:
Crotalus viridis by N Cairns, on Flickr
Cool (16C), morning with no wind in a seasonal wetland dominated by thatched submerged grass:
Farancia abacura by N Cairns, on Flickr
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Me too, those are beautiful!
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Two snakes here
Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
Life on the edge - Northern Copperhead (Agistrodon c. mokasen) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
Northern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
In situ - Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
Life on the edge - Northern Copperhead (Agistrodon c. mokasen) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
Northern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
In situ - Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) by Aaron Semasko, on Flickr
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Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
I love seeing snakes that are partially hiding! Very nice idea for a thread!
-Alex
-Alex
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Me too. You've got an eye for "character" shots. Puts some personality into the subjects. I really, really like that ratsnake shot.I love seeing snakes that are partially hiding! Very nice idea for a thread!
Likewise - thanks Kelly, nice idea. When you find them, they're almost always partially or completely hiding. The posed shots don't do it so much for me - you can very often tell a fake. These pics cause a torrent of "moment of discovery memories" to flood into my consciousness. Which is nice, in late January...
cheers
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Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
A few from last year
Boa on the crawl
DSC_6661 by mangoman57, on Flickr
Speckled rattlesnake coiled under a mesquite tree
DSC_6630 by mangoman57, on Flickr
Cape gopher snake looking for dinner
DSC_6508 by mangoman57, on Flickr
Another speck, this time waiting for a bird to land
DSC_6395 by mangoman57, on Flickr
And my favorite in situ shot from last year, a mt king enjoying a warm evening
DSC_7213 - edit by mangoman57, on Flickr
Boa on the crawl
DSC_6661 by mangoman57, on Flickr
Speckled rattlesnake coiled under a mesquite tree
DSC_6630 by mangoman57, on Flickr
Cape gopher snake looking for dinner
DSC_6508 by mangoman57, on Flickr
Another speck, this time waiting for a bird to land
DSC_6395 by mangoman57, on Flickr
And my favorite in situ shot from last year, a mt king enjoying a warm evening
DSC_7213 - edit by mangoman57, on Flickr
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
I just want to take a moment to thank all of you who have shared on this thread. So enjoyable to see these captured moments. There is something so essential and inspiring in every one.
I really love these photos so much.
Kel
I really love these photos so much.
Kel
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Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Cool images on this thread! Here are a few of my favorites that I've been able to capture.
Watch where you step by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Cottonmouth "in situ" by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Eastern Coral Snake by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
In Situ Fox Snake by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Eastern Mud Snake, coming up for air by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Watch where you step by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Cottonmouth "in situ" by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Eastern Coral Snake by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
In Situ Fox Snake by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Eastern Mud Snake, coming up for air by Daniel Wakefield, on Flickr
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Hi Kelly,
Here's a shot that I took on my cell phone, I wish I had my camera on me for more clarity and depth:
This turned out to be one of my favorite pics of the year.
Another one of my faves, also a cell phone shot (you think that I would have learned by now?):
MC
Here's a shot that I took on my cell phone, I wish I had my camera on me for more clarity and depth:
This turned out to be one of my favorite pics of the year.
Another one of my faves, also a cell phone shot (you think that I would have learned by now?):
MC
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
MC what you self critique as not having your chosen gear at hand is more than made up for by your eye!
Thank you, diggin your pics thoroughly!
Thank you, diggin your pics thoroughly!
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Here's a few. Some are "hidden" in plain sight. Hope this qualifies for what you're looking for.
Common Chuckwalla-Sauromalus ater by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Great Basin Gopher Snake-Pituophis catenifer deserticola by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Utah Mountain Kingsnake-Lampropeltis pyromelana infralabialis by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Western Yellow-bellied Racer-Coluber constrictor mormon by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Great Basin Rattlesnake-Crotalus oreganus lutosus by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Common Chuckwalla-Sauromalus ater by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Valley Garter Snake-Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Wandering Garter Snake-Thamnophis elegans vagrans by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Banded Gila Monster-Heloderma suspectum suspectum by Rye Jones, on Flickr
There's actually 5 in this photo
Wandering Garter Snake-Thamnophis elegans vagrans by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Canyon Treefrog-Hyla arenicolor by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Valley Garter Snake-Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Rye
Common Chuckwalla-Sauromalus ater by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Great Basin Gopher Snake-Pituophis catenifer deserticola by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Utah Mountain Kingsnake-Lampropeltis pyromelana infralabialis by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Western Yellow-bellied Racer-Coluber constrictor mormon by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Great Basin Rattlesnake-Crotalus oreganus lutosus by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Common Chuckwalla-Sauromalus ater by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Valley Garter Snake-Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Wandering Garter Snake-Thamnophis elegans vagrans by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Banded Gila Monster-Heloderma suspectum suspectum by Rye Jones, on Flickr
There's actually 5 in this photo
Wandering Garter Snake-Thamnophis elegans vagrans by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Canyon Treefrog-Hyla arenicolor by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Valley Garter Snake-Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi by Rye Jones, on Flickr
Rye
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Oh yes Thank you Rancorrye it sure does!
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Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Not the best photos but here are a couple of mine! Hope they work.
Banded Rock Rattlesnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Crotalus oreganus helleri by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Red Diamond Rattlesnake (Crotalus Ruber by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Banded Rock Rattlesnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Crotalus oreganus helleri by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Red Diamond Rattlesnake (Crotalus Ruber by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Thank you Jeremy for that trio of beauties..~*
I have an interest in surreptitious snake moments on the Natch, it seems that snakes dont simply, always, compartmentalize being concealed, basking, foraging, waiting, but are nuanced in being able to accomplish these somewhat simultaneously. One aspect tentatively merging with another.
But besides that, its so relaxing just to look at them. Just really enjoyable. Like, the Best.
I have an interest in surreptitious snake moments on the Natch, it seems that snakes dont simply, always, compartmentalize being concealed, basking, foraging, waiting, but are nuanced in being able to accomplish these somewhat simultaneously. One aspect tentatively merging with another.
But besides that, its so relaxing just to look at them. Just really enjoyable. Like, the Best.
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Thanks Kelly, for the nice complement!Kelly Mc wrote:MC what you self critique as not having your chosen gear at hand is more than made up for by your eye!
Thank you, diggin your pics thoroughly!
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
There were actually 5 Reticulated Pythons in this one tree all hiding amongst the branches. This one was the most obvious.
Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus) in situ by Matt Summerville, on Flickr
Juvenile Trimeresurus albolabris hiding in a small shrub during the day.
Juvenile White-lipped Pit Viper (Trimeresurus albolabris) in situ during the day by Matt Summerville, on Flickr
Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) during the day in Iron Range, QLD
Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) perching by Matt Summerville, on Flickr
Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) doing a great job of hiding in a soil crack
Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) by Matt Summerville, on Flickr
Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus) in situ by Matt Summerville, on Flickr
Juvenile Trimeresurus albolabris hiding in a small shrub during the day.
Juvenile White-lipped Pit Viper (Trimeresurus albolabris) in situ during the day by Matt Summerville, on Flickr
Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) during the day in Iron Range, QLD
Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) perching by Matt Summerville, on Flickr
Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) doing a great job of hiding in a soil crack
Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) by Matt Summerville, on Flickr
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Matt these are Spectacular, I especially appreciate the Taipan one, and still trying to find all the retics oh how I love seeing images of those in the wild, would give anything to do so in person. Thanks again!!
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Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Sistrurus catenatus, Midwestern United States
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake by Chad Harrison, on Flickr
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake by Chad Harrison, on Flickr
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
I an extreme primitive with a camera, i think I may have some instinct for timing, but the camera itself gets in the way
So as a very appreciative admirer of the skills, I thank you, and wow i cant remember seeing a photo where the grass blades were as crisp as the snake nestled within. This is a perfect shot of a snake in secure repose under broken cover, concealed yet receiving daylight contact at the same time. Snakes are not as absolute in their habits and positional patterns as is often stated, especially by people who keep them in captivity.
So as a very appreciative admirer of the skills, I thank you, and wow i cant remember seeing a photo where the grass blades were as crisp as the snake nestled within. This is a perfect shot of a snake in secure repose under broken cover, concealed yet receiving daylight contact at the same time. Snakes are not as absolute in their habits and positional patterns as is often stated, especially by people who keep them in captivity.
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Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Red Dimondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) basking in-situ. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
San Francisco Gartersnake (Thamnphis sirtalis tetrataenia) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) in-situ. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) in-situ. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
San Francisco Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
San Francisco Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Unobscured. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) pair. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Thamnophis couchii in-situ. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Thamnophis couchii in-situ by Chad Lane, on Flickr
There's a few I'm sure I have more. LOL
Cheers,
Chad
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) basking in-situ. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
San Francisco Gartersnake (Thamnphis sirtalis tetrataenia) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) in-situ. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) in-situ. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
San Francisco Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
San Francisco Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Unobscured. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) pair. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Thamnophis couchii in-situ. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Thamnophis couchii in-situ by Chad Lane, on Flickr
There's a few I'm sure I have more. LOL
Cheers,
Chad
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Here's a few. I think this category constitutes about 3/4 of the photos I take.
The oldest herp photo I have. Taken in 1991:
Black Racer, Coluber constrictor constrictor by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) Mating Ball by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
Because I have no shame, the same thing, the next year...
San Francisco Garter Snakes, Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia (Mating Cluster) by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
Western Yellow-bellied Racer, Coluber constrictor mormon by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
Alameda Striped Racer, Coluber lateralis euryxanthus by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
and, finally, a young Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, cleverly hidden under a root:
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus oreganus by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
The oldest herp photo I have. Taken in 1991:
Black Racer, Coluber constrictor constrictor by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) Mating Ball by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
Because I have no shame, the same thing, the next year...
San Francisco Garter Snakes, Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia (Mating Cluster) by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
Western Yellow-bellied Racer, Coluber constrictor mormon by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
Alameda Striped Racer, Coluber lateralis euryxanthus by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
and, finally, a young Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, cleverly hidden under a root:
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus oreganus by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Beautiful, Chad & James and honored to get to see #1 ever Black Racer '91. I really am. Just splendid.