All species and locations. Additional commentary and inclusion of weather details, etc welcomed.

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)

Here a few of mine. Mostly Great Basin rattlesnakes and one Arizona Mountain Kingsnake as found by a fellow forum member Mark Hazel.








You can see this guys eye working to look at me as I approach.

Great basin rattlesnakes are really relaxed at their dens. When no one is fooling with them...

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

Oh Wow these are great - Im going to enjoy looking at all of these for a long time!

Thank you all so much!

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

A couple more Kelly! Hope this post keeps going!

Me too, those are beautiful!

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

Here's an eastern ribbon from NY that was sitting motionless in the weeds staring at several small frogs that were sitting nearby.
Eastern Ribbon Snake playin' peek-a-boo by Alex Roukis, on Flickr

This eastern rat from PA was peeking out of a rock crevice.
Eastern Rat Snake in-situ by Alex Roukis, on Flickr

This NY northern water was barely visible in its basking spot. If I didn't get on the ground to crawl under a big log blocking the trail, I would have missed it!
Northern Water Snake by Alex Roukis, on Flickr

I love seeing snakes that are partially hiding! Very nice idea for a thread!

-Alex

Me too. You've got an eye for "character" shots. Puts some personality into the subjects. I really, really like that ratsnake shot.

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

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

6-7' B asper in situ in BZ


A slightly more viable local partially hidden


and then I found this wee M diastema partially hidden in this larger "diastemator"

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

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

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

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!

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

Oh yes Thank you Rancorrye it sure does!

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

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.

Thanks Kelly, for the nice complement!

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

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!!

Sistrurus catenatus, Midwestern United States
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake by Chad Harrison, on Flickr

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.

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

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

Beautiful, Chad & James and honored to get to see #1 ever Black Racer '91. I really am. Just splendid.