Garter snake ( Thamnophis sirtalis ) by larose forest photos


26-APR-2009	Christine Hanrahan

This was a very small garter snake, perhaps 12 inches long, and it was trying hard to look like a big scary snake. Instead, it just looked very cute.

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Don		08-Apr-2017 20:23
Outstanding; the perfect moment to press the shutter button.

christopheru		11-Aug-2012 18:05
:) great. Voted.

Stan Wojick		20-Nov-2010 03:08
Great shot - recent research shows they actually have a small bit of venom that is neurotoxic - not enough to hurt a human but sufficient to paralize prey.

Dan Opdal		18-May-2010 15:34
Great Shot!!! V

Jean Chiasson		09-Feb-2010 21:22
Wow terrific close-up shot love the sharp focus big vote

Ulla Kruys		25-Nov-2009 12:15
What a brilliant and well-timed capture! I love the sharp focus on the eye!

Guest		29-Oct-2009 00:56
Your close-up shot makes it look bigger and scarier than it is.

Guest		05-Jun-2009 21:43
Nice Capture!

Rick Bricker		02-Jun-2009 22:14
...and here I thought the only snakes to be found in Ottawa were inside the Parliament buildings....nice shot!

Milan Vogrin		02-Jun-2009 22:07
My favorite here!V!

Dave Hawkins		21-May-2009 00:27
Great timing; excellent capture. V

Jean D		16-May-2009 03:45
Well captured at a timely moment, Christine!

Torben Jorgensen		09-May-2009 14:40
You shot him just in the right moment. Awesome shot. v

slhoornstra		08-May-2009 00:48
A very exciting shot, and very nice of it to strike such a pose for you.

LynnH		27-Apr-2009 11:46
This is VERY CUTE!!!! Great color and a fantastic catch. Love it. Vote!!!

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