March is early enough for me!
For those of you who haven't followed @papa-pepper for more than six months or so, you should know ahead of time, in warmer weather I post a lot of snake posts! A lot! I like just about every animal, but reptiles and amphibians are some of my favorite. Since we just found this snake, that can only mean one thing... more are on their way!
THIS ONE IS A GREAT START TO THE YEAR
Yesterday I took a walk along a stream with a few of the @little-peppers. Mostly we caught some minnows and a few frogs, but at one point we just barely caught a glimpse of something plopping into the water. I was just able to notice a quick flash of orange disappear beneath a pile of underwater leaves. "Snake!" I shouted to my little helpers and was soon feeling around under the water with both arms in the stream up to my elbows. The commotion scared the snake out and we soon saw this beautiful, long Northern Water Snake gliding along the bottom of the stream. I jumped across to the other side and was able to grab it. Late last night I tried to get some good photos of it. Here they are.
A ROUGH LIFE
If you look closely, you can see that this snake has had a rough life. First off, her left eye is glossed over. If both eyes were in this condition it would just mean that she was preparing to shed. However, it is not common to find only one eye like this. Perhaps she was struck in this eye or maybe has an infection of some sorts. I'm not sure, but I hope that it gets better for her. Also, in a few other photos, you can see a scar on her back. I'm not sure about that one either, but far too often wounds on animals like this can be caused by humans. That is one reason that I like to educate people and expose them to these creatures. This one is completely non-venomous and poses no real threat to people. Even when we found it, it tried to run away from us and I had to go in the creek after it. If you leave these creatures alone, most of the time they will do the same to you. Here are a few more of my favorite shots.
FLASH-BLOCK!
I wasn't sure how the flash would look on the shiny scales of the snake, so I tried a few photos where I blocked the flash with my other hand. They turned out kind of interesting, so I've included them here. See what you think.
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
proof-of-a-beautiful-northern-water-snake
Until next time…
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Nice pic of snake.
Put that cam to good use.
Nice color too.
And the proof to sum it up.
Keep on steemin'
Yes, the snakes are staring to come out! My wife and I were recently at a resort and while walking back in the the back from the big, well manicured lawn we walked up on a large coach whip hunting in the grass just feet off the cemented side walk. I stood and watched while it hunted. After a few minutes of it hunting and us getting used to each other it found its prey. It was a rather large frog that it grabbed up and slid away with across the grass and back into the bushes. I grew up around snakes but my wife not so much so for her it was a scary thing at first but as she stood and watched it turned into a really beautiful experience for her. She started out freaked out as she thought I was too close :) to the action but ended up lookin' like a National Geographic photographer with her phone. It was pretty kool. Maybe I'll upload that vid and do a post sometime. Anyways, I enjoyed your post Papa!
The first thing i went to look out for after reading the post title was the proof photo. And behold, you were really holding the snake. Isn't it venomous @papa-pepper?
No, this one is not venomous.
wow, this is amazing and this is really great, this snake is very dangerous @papa-pepper.
you have to be careful with the name of a snake,
they can either peg or remove raccoons to protect themselves.
but this is a very beautiful photo @papa-pepper.
very good post :) thanks for sharing @papa-pepper
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Wooow, these shots are STUNNING!! I recently meditated and a snake came and visited me in my meditation. She guided me the whole journey and I just had goosebumps as I felt so blessed she showed to me as my spirit animal this day. A few days later she appeared in my dreams. I love snakes, they are so mystical and beautiful!
I really love this picture, it's so expressive <3
I wish you the best and I am happy to see more snake posts :)
your love of nature comes thru in your post bro.. I can't say snakes are my favorite.. But I find myself looking at this one with your eyes. And it makes me have more empathy for it.. :) thanks
Cool! Glad to hear it, that's all I'm going for. I sure do enjoy them, and that might make some others think that they ain't quite so bad.
wow your animal photography is the great..i like it..for waiting me your upvote..
Good post.. how fast this snake can paralyze the opponent ..
This one has no venom...
Wow! Snacks are out already...Northern water snack...I saw one in the creek the last fall here in Rogers, AR....
Saw a long 6 feet black shinny snack a year ago too in the garage. Scared the lights out of me.
Looks like you do not mind touching the snacks....I don't like getting near one.
As an early teenager, we used to sleep outside on a bale wagon on our dairy farm in MO and I could hear all night the sounds of rattle snacks close by....tooo close for comfort.
We've found a few rattlers too, but they were all pygmies.
Actually I am very afraid of snake. But the photo of you snake looks very amazing. Yes I used to see you often share pictures about reptiles like snakes. Thanks for sharing. Good luck always for you @papa-pepper.
There will be more photos of snakes coming soon enough.
I always wait for your latest posts.
Wow, snakes are killed once sighted in my country. Its only people that possess some form of magical powers that goes near any snake as we believe that they are all dangerous creature.
Here, not all snakes are dangerous, but I even pick up the dangerous ones, although I have no magical powers....
I still haven't got the courage to touch a snake let alone to hold them and make them move on my body.
Sometimes I wonder if you guys use magic to grab a snake.
I use no magic to grab a snake. Many are actually rather calm when picked up. Some are very dangerous, though, so always make sure you know what you are getting into.
snake that affects the color is very beautiful @ papa-pepper, you must remain cautious and alert.karena snake also can bite.you must be vigilant. i really like your snake photos. regards kensl from me @ papa-pepper, from me @pengenkaya
Wow, this is lovely. One of the things I learn from you is that most of this animals taught to be harmful are really not if treated with care. They can also be friendly.
Yesterday, I was climbing over and around boulders and logs as I marked a property line and searched for the source of a spring. I'm happy to report that I did not see any snakes. If I grab one of any kind, you can be sure it was an accident!
LOL! Around here I get to relocate a lot of venomous ones, and the children are really good at finding them first.
It is a beautiful color and marked snake. You still amaze me how you capture these wild snakes without a lot of band-aids handy.
LOL - bleeding eventually will stop. Bandaids are optional.
a tense experience for me a reader of your post. I can feel the excitement. a great adventure for a little-pepper. Off the top of my head,,, take care of yourself papa,,,
But this is the beautiful northern water snake. :)
thank you for sharing this ,, papa ,,,
That's so scary for me but I have to admit it's a beautiful snake!
Wow! @papa-pepper, you're a genius. If you didn't study photography then it's in you. All shots are just perfect!
I love the colour of the snake and the fact that it posses no treat.
So true. Most wild creatures are always running away when they see us (humans), they strike wen they feel we are a treat to them.
I think educating people about this is the best as you said sir.
@papa-pepper please help me once i always follow your postign and i often resteem your post.
As you, I love reptiles. For that reason I would love that you post more photos of snakes.
Until now I haven't the opportunity to take a picture of one, but I will have. Great photos, man! You're cool.
Cool, let me know when you get some good pics. I'll be keeping my eye open.
The snake eye is round... means no venom.
That just means it is not a pit viper like rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins. Some snakes with round pupils are venomous though, like the Coral Snake.
I dont know about that. Coral snake comes with round eye.
I don't like snake because I think they are very dangerous but you just prove me wrong. Be careful my friend @papa-pepper.
Always careful... well, sort of.
Lol
I'm afraid of snakes :( but they are beautiful
Good post frnd i like this follow u brother
Follow back stay bless
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Wow! I admire your bravery Papa. You are really into reptiles, to be able to know which is venomous, and which is not. I would have fled seeing that, rather than run after it. I look forward to your posts on them as the months go by. I am keeping an open mind. Well done Papa. Beautifully captured.
Awesome. Unfortunately most of our snakes are still well frozen. I was inspired to post up an Albino Corn Snake we met the other day. Belongs to a friend...can't ever imagine having a snake as a pet. If you have a min, have a look...she's pretty.
Cool, I was just thinking about stopping by your blog anyway! I'll check it out.
Snakes are cool! A few weeks ago we found an 8 ft long python in the gutter of our house. Caught the bugger and relocated to another place. Great for killing rats! You should have got a video of the chase!
Love the pics!
I'll make some of those soon enough, maybe even swimming with water moccasins!
She is a beautiful snake. Too bad she has had a hard life. I like the photos that you took blocking the flash with your hand. The first one is simply beautiful.
I thought that those turned out well too. I was just experimenting.
Awesome Deadly Skill of @papa-pepper :D
I never touching snake as you did, also never capture it, caused I very scary of this animal, ha ha ha ha