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... :-)

[GrapefruiTgirl]

... Maybe they just think it's lightening... :-)

That had occurred to me as well.

Anyhow, I've since been using the flash, and it's improved the pictures, giving the impression I actually know how to take pictures :P and I will have a few more up here somewhere in my/the gallery in a few minutes.

[i of the storm]

The onl animals Ive encountered that were bothered by the flash have been certain dogs. I think dogs know too much and even recognize the camera as something being aimed at them. Even horses & babies don't mind the flash.

[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.