Sistrurus miliarius barbouri
Uploaded: April 15, 2008
I met the nicest couple today walking the trails. After chatting a while, they warned me to watch out for an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake they encountered. Thankfully, I didn't see it. BUT, THEY DIDN'T WARN ME ABOUT THE PYGMY RATTLER I darn near stepped on. These guys are problems because they are hard to see and their rattles are small and hard to hear. For somebody like me watching the sky for that next bird-in-flight photo and not looking down, they can be more of a problem. Of the six poisonous snakes in Florida, this pit-viper presents the least risk for fatalities, but is known to be aggressive.
f/6.3, 1/800, ISO 200, AWB, evaluative, +1/3, lens Canon EF 400mm L, handheld, Wekiwa Springs State Park, FL, 4/15/08.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Michelle Alton April 16, 2008
Great capture and story, Robert. Glad you didn't step on him!Linda A. Braddock April 16, 2008
Robert, So glad the snake didn't bite you. Nice Photo. Linda #5796897Robert G. Stalnaker April 16, 2008
Hi Michelle and Linda. The neat thing in photos is you see more than you do live since you can inspect without fear. You would never notice the blue color on the sides of the body and head in person. Getting the tongue in this photo was a bonus--didn't even know I had that until I got home. It might look big and colorful here, but under leaves and stuff, nearly impossible to see. Most people have walked by them on trails and never even knew it. #5798249Kristy A. Keene April 20, 2008
Great Capture!!! #5813548Derek D. Dafoe April 30, 2008
Nice shot Robert!! Great clarity and color!! #5862893Randy L. Quast June 07, 2008
Very nice it looks as if you got too close huh but it is a very nice photo. #6029906Michael Lynch September 09, 2008
Excellent shot and story to go with it. I like your work ! #6431676Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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