Sidewinder Profile

A young sidewinder tastes the air as he/she sizes me up.
Sidewinders are known for their unique means of locomotion which their name summarizes well...fascinating to watch!
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Eastern Milksnake

A beautiful baby milksnake coiled in a defensive posture. While on a brief visit to my Pennsylvania hometown, this little gem slithered right by, a thrilling sighting as I've only encountered a few during my 30 years of living there. Winfield, PA.
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A Sidewinder’s Perspective

Encountered in the middle of a hiking trail, I nearly stepped on this sidewinder rattlesnake. This picture depicts him / her amidst the natural surroundings. Sidewinders are known for their unique means of locomotion which their name summarizes well...fascinating to watch!
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A Stunning Snake

An extremely intimate profile of the most beautiful black-tailed rattlesnake I've encountered. Southeastern AZ.

Garter Snake Glen

Following an obscene amount of monsoon rainfall, this normally-dry valley has transformed into a lush jungle. A black-necked garter snake rests along the trail. As a rule and thanks largely to their appetite for fish, worms, and amphibians, garter snakes are often found in close proximity to water.
Catalina Mountains, AZ.
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Golden Scales

When viewed extremely closely, one can see the overlap, contrast, and captivating iridescence of the black-tailed rattlesnake's scales. Highly adaptable, I have seen these snakes in every habitat from scorching, low-elevation desert, to over 6000', deep in the forest.
Southeastern AZ.
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Mountain Kingsnake

This Sonoran Mountain Kingsnake is one that I've been dying to see since moving here, and it finally happened! While hiking in the mountains, it slithered across the path mere feet away. What an exciting day!!! Even beyond his/her (didn't check) beauty and the environmental benefits, kingsnakes like this fellow will readily consume other snakes. This includes rattlesnakes, the venom of which they have a strong tolerance and possible immunity to.
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Rattlesnake Refuge

Banded rock rattlesnakes are only found in mountainous areas. These tiny, beautiful rattlesnakes are protected in the state of Arizona. Giant centipedes, of all creatures, constitute a large portion of their diet. Prints of this image are not currently available for sale. Please check back for future availability!

Patch-Nosed Snake

First snake of the season! While hiking, this beautiful Eastern Patch-Nosed Snake slithered across the trail right in front of me. He was a very accommodating subject, laying on this rock for several minutes while I snapped away!
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Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake

This exciting encounter was my very first ridge-nose! These well-camouflaged snakes rely on their cryptic markings to avoid detection. Southern Arizona.

Snake in the Sonoran

Black-tailed rattlesnake photographed in situ (right where he / she was found) with the most iconic backdrop imaginable. I am head over heels in love with with the Sonoran Desert. Saguaro NP, AZ.Prints of this image are not currently available for sale. Please check back for future availability!

Beautiful Blacktail

Prior to this beautiful creature, I've yet to meet a defensive black-tailed rattlesnake. The several previous snakes have all been peaceful creatures with no defensive behaviour, and scarcely even a rattle. This brazen chap, however, sat at the edge of the trail, greeting me with a rattle and a posture that clearly said "no bs." After snapping a few pics, I offered him/her some water and continued down the trail with the rattle continuing until out of earshot.
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Majestic Mojave

Denizens of the desert grasslands, Mojave rattlesnakes very much resemble unusually pretty diamondback rattlesnakes. They have unusually potent venom and one should always respect their space. Willcox, AZ. Prints of this image are not currently available for sale. Please check back for future availability!

Mojave Rattlesnake

A beautiful Mojave rattlesnake is accented by the gentle light of a rapidly approaching sunset. Denizens of the desert grasslands, Mojave rattlesnakes very much resemble unusually pretty diamondback rattlesnakes. They have unusually potent venom and one should always respect their space. Willcox, AZ.
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Rat Snake Perspective

A black rat snake in her natural environment. Due to their body structures and means of movement, snakes are often frustrating photo subjects, making it hard to pass on the more "photogenic" individuals. Photo taken near Danville, PA, USA.
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Tiger Profile

Despite unusually potent venom, the tiger rattlesnake is considered low-risk (for a rattlesnake). Small fangs, reluctance to bite, and tiny venom glands are all to thank. Photo taken in Saguaro NP West, AZ.
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Sonoran Whipsnake

A Sonoran Whipsnake surrounded by his / her home. This beautiful creature was encountered on the doorstep of the dreaded Rosemont Mine construction. The 3000 ft deep orifice would cover 2.5 square miles, deplete untold gallons of groundwater, and imperil over a dozen vulnerable species. Fortunately, the destruction may have become indefinitely delayed due to a number of factors. This translates to a deep sigh of relief for species such as the endangered jaguar and ocelot, both of which are active in the adjacent Santa Rita mountains, in addition to numerous bird and reptile species. Photo taken near Madera Canyon, AZ.
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Western Diamondback

A western diamondback rattlesnake "tastes" the air with it's tongue. This helps him/her to not only monitor my movement, but assess what sort of creature I might be. Saguaro National Park, AZ.
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A Striking Stature

A western diamondback rattlesnake strikes the classic defensive posture. He/she apparently didn't take kindly to being moved away from the trail. Western diamondbacks are probably the most common snake in Southeastern Arizona.
Saguaro Nat Park, AZ.
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