Eye to eye with a Striped Whipsnake
So, while I was walking along in some crazy wash or another, a second beautiful Striped Whipsnake modeled for me. Seriously. He stopped right where he was, allowed me to pull my camera out and set it to macro and slowly, s-l-o-w-l-y, lower my hand down to his eye level to get a series of photos of him at mad close range. Inch and a half from lens to nose. Ranger Rob (Mouse Victor of previous post) loves snakes as much as I do, and he was speechless when I showed him yet another close-close-close-up of this reptile. He swears that nobody can get that close to this species, as they have no patience for humans. But… this is the second one that let me.
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You’re a snake whisperer.
Comment by Ed Oak — May 30, 2011 @ 11:07 pm |
Ranger Kathryn
Saint and snake whisperer
What employer could resist a resume with those qualifications?
Comment by leroque — May 31, 2011 @ 6:21 am |
Maybe he is the same little guy and he’s liking you!!
Comment by Ginger — May 31, 2011 @ 7:15 am |
That is so COOL!!!
Comment by kathy lewis — May 31, 2011 @ 3:29 pm |
Weren’t you looking for mouse control? As you are on such good terms with this snake, would he come and work for you? Do they eat rodents? Chris
Comment by chrisyoungman — June 1, 2011 @ 7:57 am |
Amazing photo…
Comment by Ron Carroll — April 8, 2012 @ 7:59 am |