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Published: 2008-05-28 22:48:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 486; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 5
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A prairie rattlesnake soaks up the heat from a warm rock, a welcome relief to the snake after several days of cold and rain. This one was about 3 ft. long and had a really nice rattle on him.Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT
Tamron 75-300mm lens
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Comments: 25
Upclose and personal? You are either a) Brave
b) Crazy
c) Both
Incredible shot.
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LOL. I'm just used to them and know how to act around them.
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Nice shot. You are braver than I am thats for sure.
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LOL! Thanks! Prairie rattlesnakes really are pretty docile. Don't poke'em or try to pick'em up, and you're pretty safe around them.
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This shot really shows off the characteristic arrowhead-shaped head so common on vipers. Zoom lenses are your friend when photographing venomous snakes...
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When I see a Rattler, I remember one of America's Concept flags: Don't tread on me.
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Oh, indeed! There was a reason they chose the rattlesnake as an early symbol.
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That's a really superb shot. You can make out every scale. You're braver than I am. I wouldn't stick around too close if I came across one of these.
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Thanks, Mark! Did you notice the scar on his back? Must have been a close encounter with a raptor.
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