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Garter Snake


Garter Snake
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Copyright: SCOTT JOHNSON (squirrel400) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 20 W: 1 N: 65] (323)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon D70S, nikon 24-120 VR
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-26 17:24
Viewed: 434
Points: 5
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Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis

I was out hiking a local bird area when I heard something moving near my feet .. I got down on my belly and fired away.. The snake was just at the edge of my focal range of my 24-120mm lens .. I took only a few shots before he went under a log ..

Garter snakes occupy a variety of habitats including pond and stream edges, wetlands, forests, fields, rocky hillsides and residential areas. They are often observed as they bask on rocks, wood piles, stone walls, hedges and swimming pool decks. Although they feed on a variety of small animals, garter snakes' primary prey are earthworms and amphibians. Their saliva appears to be toxic to amphibians and other small animals and a bite may produce swelling or a burning rash in some people. Although garter snakes may or may not bite if handled, most individuals secrete a foul-smelling fluid from anal glands when alarmed. Occasionally, garter snakes make their way into basements, a situation that appears to be most common in spring or autumn.
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To jmirah: on the garter snake ,squirrel400 1 08-26 18:17
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Hi Scott,
Nice capture of probably the most misidentified and commonly(wrongfully) killed snake. Along with the King snake, Garter snakes are benificial to man as they consume insects and rodents. Fine POV with great eye contact and the flickering tongue is a nice touch.

TFS
Jim

Good one, Scott. Even though the focus on the eye is somewhat soft, it is a great image! Well done! Cheers, Klaus

Hi nice capture
I think the timing is really good but the sharpness not.
try to take the same picture with more sharpness
I know itīs difficult to take a picture like that another time but try it
regards Toba

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