The Nature Photography Thread

[Snaky]

Some great pictures, everybody

[Melmo]

Oi...the pictures came out fine, but I wrote the wrong text above the fungus picture. I was planning to put a different picture there, but I decided on the fungus picture. Anyway, I found this coral-like fungus in the forest.

[mustang]

Found this poor guy on the side of the road. I wasn't sure what species he was, but I'm thinking mud snake. I'm also pretty sure he was dead, judging by the pool of blood around his mouth.



Spotted this guy under a fallen tree near the stream where I've been releasing my garters. I wasn't sure whether he was a nerodian or a moccasin, and I wasn't going to get any closer to find out.



I wish my camera was as good as my binoculars. I also saw a smaller snake climbing the bank on the other side of the bridge, but couldn't get a good shot of him.

ya its a mud snake...the last one could be a nerodian

[adamanteus]

The snake in the last photos is a Water Moccasin (Cottonmouth) Agkistrodon piscavorus... best not bother that one!

[guidofatherof5]

The snake in the last photos is a Water Moccasin (Cottonmouth) Agkistrodon piscavorus... best not bother that one!

James,

It's all in your approach. Jumping at them will always make them grumpy. It's better to approach slowly, smiling and talking nicely. That's all it takes.

[adamanteus]

Dangerous joke, Steve! That guy will kill you dead!

[guidofatherof5]

Dangerous joke, Steve! That guy will kill you dead!

Yes, it was just a joke and if in poor taste I apologize.

[reptileparadise]

Dammit...Its not centred...

[guidofatherof5]

Centered or not. Great photos.
Thanks for sharing.

[gregmonsta]

Awww ... look at the little vipers trying to blend in ... nice horned desert adder!