I Wonder How They got Their Name?
Jun 28, 2022 07:56:47 #
Gee, I don’t know. Maybe it has something to do with their color. 
Nice shots of the critter.
Nice shots of the critter.
Jun 28, 2022 07:57:37 #
tradio wrote:
Nice shots.
Getting a little close?
Getting a little close?
180mm lens indicates he wasn't really THAT brave. LOL
Jun 28, 2022 08:02:58 #
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Jun 28, 2022 08:21:46 #
mindzye
Loc: WV
Here in WV they are in abundance. Interesting fact I heard a few years ago: others with more knowledge may support this, or correct me; a snake w/ a triangular head is poisonous. Most all of them if not mistaken.
Jun 28, 2022 08:25:25 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
One thing to remember is "most" snakes can only strike 1/3 to 1/2 their length.
Yeah, I shot these with a 180mm macro lens so I was not too intimidated by having to get too close. A snake will generally show signs of agitation prior to a strike, I never felt uncomfortable taking these shots.
As far as body coloration, I think a lot has to do with the amount of sun they get, if a snake spends a lot of time under a rock then I figure that it will be darker than one that spends its time in the sun. I saw one on a golf course that was brightly colored down in northeast FL, one of the prettiest snakes I have ever seen.
Thanks everybody for your time in viewing these images and your comments. For those of you that do not know this snake they are much smaller than their cousins the rattle snakes. This snake was probably somewhere between 18 and 24 inches stretched out, the front of my lens was probably 18 or so inches away from the snake. He was sunning himself building internal energy for the day ahead. When he had had enough of me and my picture taking he simply climbed from the top of the rock wall on which he was resting and down and into it. The last picture was taken right before he entered a crevasse in the wall.
Jun 28, 2022 08:50:02 #
mindzye wrote:
Here in WV they are in abundance. Interesting fact I heard a few years ago: others with more knowledge may support this, or correct me; a snake w/ a triangular head is poisonous. Most all of them if not mistaken.
Yes, vipers have the triangular head but many snakes can be mistaken for vipers, some even will flatten their heads to produce that look in an effort to fend off danger... Most snakes are not only harmless but are good to have around your home. I have a couple of black King snakes around the house the largest goes about 5 feet long and the smaller one that I have seen is about 4 feet in length. I am always happy to see them which is rare but I generally see them a couple of times each year. Rodent control as far as I am concerned and absolutely no threat to me or my dog.
Jun 28, 2022 08:56:34 #
Great shots of this rattlesnake pit viper without rattles. Best Copperhead shots I have yet seem.
Jun 28, 2022 09:17:55 #
Way back we lived down south and Copperheads were abundant. Out son was 6 years old. I told Matt never touch or go near any snakes unless I tell you it’s not poisonous. Well one day he grabbed a small copperhead by the tail held it up and said “Dad is this one poisonous”🤦♂️
Jun 28, 2022 09:56:18 #
Excellent series, beautifully taken. Copperhead vipers are the most common venomous snake in our area and they are masters of camouflage. Although they are not a snake that one would want around their home, they do serve the beneficial purpose of helping control rats, mice, etc.
"The copperhead is perhaps responsible for the most bites of any snake in America. It’s not because the snake is inherently more aggressive, but because copperheads tend to “freeze” when met with approaching humans—instead of fleeing like most other, sensible snakes—and will bite when stepped on.
The copperhead also has what is believed to be the weakest venom potency of all pit vipers, which is a happy coincidence for the snake that is otherwise most likely to bite you."
"The copperhead is perhaps responsible for the most bites of any snake in America. It’s not because the snake is inherently more aggressive, but because copperheads tend to “freeze” when met with approaching humans—instead of fleeing like most other, sensible snakes—and will bite when stepped on.
The copperhead also has what is believed to be the weakest venom potency of all pit vipers, which is a happy coincidence for the snake that is otherwise most likely to bite you."
Jun 28, 2022 10:17:53 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Copperhead.
Some snakes I like. This is not one of those! The photos are great though!!!
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Jun 28, 2022 15:33:50 #
ski wrote:
Great shots. I assume you used a long telly
A 180mm Macro, he was back out again today and I actually got closer.... As long as he does not get agitated I am not so afraid to shoot him with the camera... In fact today unlike yesterday he did not leave the area after I was done. He did follow me as I repositioned myself so it's not like he did not perceive a threat.
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