Does Snaky mind camera flashes?

[GrapefruiTgirl]

The title about says it all

I could likely get better pictures if I used the flash, but haven't read anything anywhere about how snakes might feel about the flash at close range.

Do they care, do you think? Is it pretty much how humans feel about the flash, i.e., it's kinda annoying, but not harmful.
Does it startle them?

How does your snake respond, if at all, and have you got a link or name of somewhere that has useful information about snake eyes?

Thanks

[RZL36]

I've noticed nothing to suggest that it even annoys them in the slightest.

I've noticed my kings being very inquisitive when the camera comes out (cell phone camera of course). Anyone else have a experience with this?


RD

[ssssnakeluvr]

I have had no problems with the flash bothering the snakes. getting them to hold still long enouigh for a photo is the only problem I have had....

[Odie]

Of mine Midge seems to be a camera hog right after the first flash
Stripe just wants to sit on the camera

[drache]

mine just want to check out the camera

[Lori P]

Mine don't even blink. LOL Really, I was wondering the same thing, but even the Puget babies who are totally skittish don't flinch at the flash. Maybe they just think it's lightening... :-)

[drache]

I wonder whether there are snakes that stare at the sun for hours

[RZL36]

Yeah Drache, that is a good question. They seem to do it for hours.

I wonder what phisiological attributes they have that make that possible.

[enigma200316]

I also have had no problems with the flash, dosen't seem to matter.....

[Thamnophis]

I have made pictures of reptiles with flash during some 35 years and I dare to say that they normally don't care.