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Posted by MikeBinOK on Tue Feb 22, 2005 2:38 am

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This is the same Speckled Rattlesnake that I posted a "glamor shot" of a few days ago. But this reveals a different aspect--The venomous reptile within!

He isn't actually striking. This was more like a yawn--I suspect it was a territorial or defensive display (why no rattle I don't know). But it was a pretty impressive sight. I'm glad I got to photograph it! He held this position for perhaps ten seconds.

Speckled rattlesnake
Crotalus mitchelli
controlled situation
1/250th second @ f/18
ISO 160
flash as main light
hand held
Canon 1Ds, 50mm macro lens, and life-size adapter
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by Carol Clarke on Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:10 am
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Great shot Mike! You can almost see what he had for lunch! :shock: 8) 8) 8) :D
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by Mike Moats on Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:43 am
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Hey Mike, nice work on this shot. Excellent details! :D
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by Michael Brown on Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:33 am
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If he opened up a little wider, ............ I could see his liver!! :mrgreen:

Excellent shot dude!!!
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by bpadams21 on Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:42 am
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Great one! The membrane on the fangs caught my attention.
 

by AForns on Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:34 pm
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:shock: :shock: :shock: One impressive image !!!! :shock: 8) 8) 8)
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by Tom Whelan on Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:28 pm
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Just say aaah. Fine shot!
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by Lisa Gimber on Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:11 pm
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

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