Mexican Rattler

© Howard B. Cheek

Mexican Rattler

Uploaded: December 14, 2007 18:54:11

Description

Crotalus basiliscus is a venomous pitviper species found in western Mexico. The specific name is derived from the Greek word for king, basiliskos, and is an allusion to this snake's large size and potent venom..

Comments

Sherran Andersen level-classic January 08, 2008

Howard, the detail in this photo is outstanding!! Sherran #825267

Janet McNeil level-classic February 22, 2008

Incredible detail, Howard - congratulations and good luck in round 2!!! #5534350

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 22, 2008

I am not fond of snakes, but this is a AWSOME capture!!!
BIG Congrats on your beautiful finalist!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!! #5534541

Jim Baines level-classic February 22, 2008

Another hardy congratulations on a superb Finalist, Howard! A magnificent display of talent!
Jim
#5535258

Shannon D. Miller February 22, 2008

Another BIG Congrats to you Howard this is a BEAUTIFUL capture! Shannon~ #5536387

Janet Daniel February 23, 2008

Congratulations, Howard! He's a beastly beauty! :-) #5537853

Cheryl E. Molennor February 24, 2008

Congratulations!! #5544356

jean ray March 30, 2008

Incredible detail. The pattern is mesmerizing(I started to type 'striking' but thought better of it!) Trust you had a long lense here! #5719770

Jennifer A. Lambert June 29, 2008

The detail , lighting and clarity are perfect. Fantastic Shot !! CONGRATS !!!
BB, Jenny N Alabama #6121532

Howard B. Cheek June 29, 2008

Hello Jean.."striking" would have been most apropo :)
This was shot at the Cameron Park reptile exhibit with a Sigma 150mm macro lens. I was safely on the other side of the glass..Mama didn't raise no fool ;}}
Howard #6122250

September 03, 2008

Beautiful detail shot with excellent lighting. #6406740

Christine Lobsinger level-classic December 05, 2009

An excellent 'throu the glass' shot Howard!!!! Amazing snake portraiture! LOVE those lines- they form so beautifully around his piercing head!!!!

Congratulations - this shot is awesome with outstanding light, colouring and clarity!!!! A Fantastic Finalist SHOT!!!

Into my fav's...

CHRISTINE
SMILING #8193171


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