Oct 15, 2006

Pugnacious Snake

To take a photo like this involves a combination of photography skill, a good camera, and a will to search out prairie rattlesnakes (I lack all three). One site describes thes rattlers as "pugnacious; coiling and striking with little provocation." Looking at those eyes, I can see that it's true.

One 54" specimen weighed in at 4 1/2 lbs. That's quite a few snake burgers.

Thanks for the photo, Jack.
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 15, 2006

    that snake is not ugly. it may be scary, but it is a beautiful, beautiful creature... well. i think so.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 15, 2006

    He looks like he has an ear wig on his nose.

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  3. Raging WombatOctober 16, 2006

    I'll give it to you, kobraski, that vipers have a certain elegance to them. But let's not forget that whole 'pugnacious' bit.

    Kelly, that would be one huge ear wig. I would post on that next ...

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