2 western pygmy rattlesnakes
These snakes have a gorgeous copper color stripe along their back set against a purplish gray background and accented with black markings. I'm always fascinated with the patterns and colors of nature.
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10-08-2010, 09:04 AM #1
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I came across this on my ride...
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10-08-2010, 10:13 AM #2
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I can't tell, one looks kinda fat -- maybe he/she just ate? Very cool, and great colors!
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10-08-2010, 10:15 AM #3
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Very pretty snakes. Looks like someone had a snack!
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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10-08-2010, 10:37 AM #4
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Beautiful animals! Did they ever find the rider ahead of you?
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10-08-2010, 10:59 AM #5
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cool!!
I only saw crows and seagulls on my ride into work today.
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10-08-2010, 03:46 PM #6
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I am terrified of rattlesnakes even though I haven't encountered one in nature and know they are pretty timid. How close did you get? I would have rode away at lightning speed not taken a picture! They are interesting patterns.
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10-11-2010, 08:37 AM #7
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I was armed with my iPhone so I kept a respectful distance--maybe a couple of feet or so? I really should ride with a real camera with a zoom lens so that I can get clearer pictures with details. What was so interesting about my subject is that I watched one snake slithering across the road when I went by it. On the way back they both were curled up. I wonder if the one is a female with a clutch of eggs in her belly? Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama
It won't be long and the tarantulas will be crossing the roads. Stay tuned for further developments.
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10-11-2010, 01:41 PM #8
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I saw this once on a ride in south Florida. I think I would've freaked about the snakes though!
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10-11-2010, 02:06 PM #9
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Yikes!! Originally Posted by jessmarimba
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10-11-2010, 03:36 PM #10
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Originally Posted by sundial
I was armed with my iPhone so I kept a respectful distance--maybe a couple of feet or so? I really should ride with a real camera with a zoom lens so that I can get clearer pictures with details. What was so interesting about my subject is that I watched one snake slithering across the road when I went by it. On the way back they both were curled up. I wonder if the one is a female with a clutch of eggs in her belly?
It won't be long and the tarantulas will be crossing the roads. Stay tuned for further developments.
I had a tarantula saunter right into the garage yesterday afternoon as I was trying to leave. Had to go catch it and release it into the wild (Backyard!)
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10-11-2010, 04:01 PM #11
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Umm...ewwwww!!!!! Originally Posted by spokewench
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10-08-2010, 04:22 PM #12
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I really think snakes are cool...granted, we don't really have scary ones here.
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10-08-2010, 06:50 PM #13
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You're lucky you live in an area that the wildlife isn't dangerous...
No freakin way am i stopping to look at a dugite or tiger snake or king brown... THey can slither thier way & i'll just mind my own business...
That reminds me...must be careful around this time of year when doing the tree watering in the bush...
It's bad enough trying to avoid roos on some of our trails..nevermind snakes!!!
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10-08-2010, 08:43 PM #14
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Fab photo.
The only things I ever come across this time of the year in England are snails and slugs but then again I am not very brave, so I think I will stick with those.
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10-12-2010, 10:08 AM #15
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Well they are venomous and pack quite a punch, though not enough to kill you in minutes like some of the snakes you have. Originally Posted by crazycanuck
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