dryfly Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 Last Monday, I returned to the same rattlesnake wintering area as last year....somewhere in southern Alberta. (Think last year's photos were posted here.) My wife and I arrived at 1 PM and stayed until about 3:30 PM. (She stayed in the truck. ☺) Saw most snakes after about 2 PM. Was about 26°C by then. Seemed to be a lot of rattlesnakes around. I saw five (or six?) above ground and 3 or 4 (hard to say) in a shallow "den" that was about 80 cm across and maybe 40 cm deep. They scared the crap out of me when I walked by the first time. I walk with a broom handle and sweep the grass as I go...and I'd never step over a hole. I have learned a few things about rattlesnakes. They really are shy and not aggressive...they just want to be left alone. Good with me. This first set are all different snakes. The next set are those in the "hole." A few more shots are posted here as well. Regards Clive This was the best "pose" of the day and I forgot to set the focus point to low middle. DOH! Yeah yeah! Shoulda used manual. Believe me. I was a bit shaken by this snake as it had rattled and spooked me a bit. Quote
dryfly Posted October 7, 2011 Author Posted October 7, 2011 bcube ...Using a Sony 70-400 G (ED) lens on an A700. SJW .. they really are shy and want to be left alone and pose no overt threat. Naturally, you move carefully and slowly and carry a stick. Quote
Smitty Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Clive: Do I have your permission to use your photos at school? Smitty Quote
Heimdallr Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Love the photos Clive. Not many people North of Calgary realize we have rattlers in the province. Quote
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