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21-MAR-2012

Garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis)

Actually there are 5 here, which is about one fifth of all the snakes that came out of the hibernaculum, in this case, a chipmunk hole. The snakes would have entered this burrow in late fall and spent the winter there. The very warm weather of recent days has clearly brought them out in force, and they were exiting their winter home in number, and occasionally going back in.

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Julie Tremblay26-Mar-2012 09:54
You are so fortunate to have witnessed this event!!! V.
Fay Stout25-Mar-2012 01:20
Uhmmmm... we need to talk!
It's about time that you get a REALLY LONG LENS so you aren't right on top of all this kind of wildlife! V
Carl Carbone22-Mar-2012 03:17
Beautiful and misunderstood creatures.
Karen Stuebing21-Mar-2012 21:35
That's an incredible sight! Great capture. V.
Patricia Kay21-Mar-2012 20:47
Wonderful capture Christine,,,But I really dont like snakes...BV
Stephanie21-Mar-2012 20:17
That's 5 more than I care to see! Excellent image and info Christine! V
Linda & Pär Johansson21-Mar-2012 19:49
Fascinating and very funny to see! Lucky you!
Jim Coffman21-Mar-2012 19:32
I don't need to count them!! One is tooooo many!!!
John Reynolds LRPS21-Mar-2012 19:06
Fascinating. V.
Esa Ervasti21-Mar-2012 19:00
Fantastic and intensive image of their spring behaviour.
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