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25-SEP-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Red-bellied snake

Red-bellied snakes are tiny little creatures, harmless as can be. They are named for their orangey-red belly. I picked this guy up to move him and decided to take a quick shot of his belly as you don't often get to see that. On top, they are brown, sometimes veering to an almost rufous colouring.

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Janet Forjan-Freedman24-Oct-2011 21:48
What a cool find!
Guest 10-Oct-2011 04:51
Such a bright coloring on the bottom side which is seldom seen. Wonder why.
Guest 27-Sep-2011 00:04
thats news for me! Great capture, in both sense. Vµ
janescottcumming26-Sep-2011 18:50
Beautiful little guy! Thanks for sharing. V
PauloCGama26-Sep-2011 14:55
Beautiful little creature!!
globalgadabout26-Sep-2011 14:06
the brown would be better camouflage...certainly the warm-hued under-belly is lovely though..
Jim Coffman26-Sep-2011 12:33
A very colorful little snake!
Guest 26-Sep-2011 12:01
Love these little guys. I caught one earlier in the summer that was under a bag of much by the side of my house. Lovely picture.
pkocinski26-Sep-2011 11:54
I don't care how harmless they are - I'm not touching it :-)
Stephanie26-Sep-2011 11:40
What a fascinating little snake! Such beautiful coloring! V
Hank Vander Velde26-Sep-2011 11:37
Terrific find Christine. I too marvel at all the small beautiful creatures that you unearth/find and share so well with us. It is much appreciated.
slhoornstra26-Sep-2011 11:23
Much like the little snake Drew found near the pool in Forida, lovely little creatures, good eye. V
MarcViskens26-Sep-2011 07:57
very nice photo Christine
such a beauty
Marc
Linda & Pär Johansson26-Sep-2011 07:09
Beautiful little creature, nice too see! V
John Reynolds LRPS26-Sep-2011 05:38
Interesting shot. V.
Guest 26-Sep-2011 04:00
Carnelian stones, segmented, lined up one after another in a stunning ribbon that you have draped across your fingers; love the little jet black bordered edges as well.
Guest 26-Sep-2011 03:23
Wonderful image, Christine. You would not catch me doing this. :O) V
Margot W26-Sep-2011 02:59
What a tiny beauty. Love each segment of his body. Wonderful colors.
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