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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


I find and photograph wild snakes as a hobby. I ended up seeing just over a thousand snakes last year. These are just a few of my favorites from last year, hope you enjoy.



Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Lampropeltis getula holbrooki (Speckled Kingsnake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Lampropeltis triangulum amaura (Louisiana Milk Snake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Arizona elegans arenicola (Texas Glossy Snake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Coluber constrictor anthicus (Buttermilk Racer) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Crotalus horridus (Canebrake Rattlesnake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Farancia abacura reinwardtii (Western Mudsnake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Sistrurus miliarus streckeri (Western Pygmy Rattlesnake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Nerodia rhombifer rhombifer (Diamondbacked Water Snake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Micrurus tener tener (Texas Coral Snake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Crotalus horridus (Canebrake Rattlesnake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr


Crotalus horridus (Canebrake Rattlesnake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr





Jan 22, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


Very nice collection of snakes. Are they all poisonous? #3 are not poisonous, right?

- Tam



Jan 22, 2015 at 12:08 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


There are no poisonous ones here, but a couple are venomous.

The canebrake rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, and coral snake shown here are venomous. #3 is a Louisiana milk snake that looks very similar to the coral snake, but is completely harmless.



Jan 22, 2015 at 12:10 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


A thousand you say! Wow, I love snakes but haven't seen more than a few in the wild....ever! Do you move, position them for better composition or take them as you find them. Also, for Tam, basically, poison is ingested (eaten, swallowed etc), and venom needs to be injected so that's why snakes are venomous and not poisonous. Of course an open wound would allow venom to enter the body without the fangs penetrating the skin so a spitting cobra's venom can do its thing on mucous membranes and open cuts.
Eric

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Jan 22, 2015 at 12:16 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


Hey eyelaser!

Yes, over a thousand. They can be found in good numbers in the south starting in late winter/early spring. I've already seen a few so far this year, despite it being only January! This weekend I expect to find a few milk snakes on the south-central Texas coast.

When it's opportune, I prefer to leave the snake in situ, unposed and natural. Shots number 4, 6, 8 and 11 are not posed, the rest of them are.

It's often very difficult to get good in situ photos of snakes, as many of them flee when spotted, or you find them under cover and it doesn't make for a very interesting photo.


Here's a shot of a pair of speckled kings under a board, one of which I posed and photographed (#2). The original setting doesn't make a very interesting photograph:


Lampropeltis getula holbrooki (Speckled Kingsnake) by Kyle L.E., on Flickr



Jan 22, 2015 at 12:27 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


A very nice set. I also enjoy snakes, but seldom see them as I have never gone looking for them. I should change that... ~ Ron


Jan 22, 2015 at 05:11 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


Great set of images!


Jan 22, 2015 at 05:37 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


an excellent set of snakes


Jan 22, 2015 at 06:45 PM
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That is a great collection, particularly like that 2nd Canebrake, the Buttermilk Racer, and the Coral....sure wish I had that variety!

Thanks for sharing, Dave



Jan 22, 2015 at 08:01 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


A wonderful collection of images Kyel. Nicely capture and a nice variety of perspectives.


Jan 22, 2015 at 08:36 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


Great set of snake photos!!! Very impressive. I finally was able to get some photos of an Eastern Coral snake the other day that was in my yard. He was a really skittish guy and took lots of positioning to finally get some decent pics.


Jan 23, 2015 at 07:45 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


Thanks everyone!

Dave, canebrakes and buttermilks are some of my favorite snakes. The canebrakes especially!

Eorlando, thanks! I saw your photos on Flickr, glad to see another reptile friendly person. I liked your Eastern Diamondback photo set.



Jan 23, 2015 at 06:00 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


Great set Kyle. You definitely had a terrific year and your photography is amazing as always. I can't wait to see what you do this year.


Jan 23, 2015 at 09:27 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


nice variety of snakes Kyle


Jan 24, 2015 at 08:17 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


Wonderful set of snakes!


Jan 24, 2015 at 10:14 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Reptiles - Favorites from 2014


Great shots. I liked the Speckled Kingsnake and Western Mudsnake.


Mar 04, 2015 at 10:30 PM





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