Copperhead Snake Crossing #2

by Steve Creek on June 12, 2009 · 12 comments

Copperhead Snake Crossing The Road

I saw this Copperhead snake frozen in this position when I went back to my vehicle which was parked on the side of the road. I took a few quick photos and then quickly went on my way.

Note: Copperheads bite more people in most years than any other U.S. species. Copperhead bites are typically not fatal but are very painful.

More of my Copperhead Snake Photos:

Encounters With Copperhead Snakes
Small Copperhead Snake

 

{ 12 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Steve June 12, 2009

I really like this.

2 marcus June 12, 2009

500mm that’s about as close as I’d want to get too.

3 Steve Creek June 12, 2009

Thanks and I agree about 500mm being as close as I need to be.

4 Jeff Bailey June 12, 2009

This shot screams for wide angle up close;) Just kidding.

I really like the composition and the depth of field. It works perfectly. Beautiful snake!

5 Steve Creek June 12, 2009

Thanks Jeff! I am known for getting up close with wildlife but I do know my limits.

6 Marvin Smith June 12, 2009

Fantastic shot, Steve. Around here copperheads are second only to black snakes in frequency of sightings.

7 Steve Creek June 13, 2009

Thanks Marvin!

8 mary sonis October 4, 2009

nice shot of the Copperhead. I am disappointed I can’t use my macro lens on this snake…I’m not getting the clarity I want from 3 feet away…your shot is beautifully crisp

9 Steve Creek October 4, 2009

Thank you! Most of the time I use a Canon 100-400 lens for this type of photo but I had the Canon 500 when I took this.

10 Jacqueline Anthony September 7, 2010

Well, nice to see the pic …
I was recently at the Bastrop State Park my friend and I went twice to look for this creature but had no luck. We were kind of disappointed. But now I am happy to put a picture to a FACE!

JACKIE

11 jan September 19, 2010

I Jusr got the shock of my life. A city girl recenly relocated to the MO countryside, I went to take my 3 dogs out this AM. There was a much talked about Copperhead at the foot of our steps. I will never complain about my husbands knife collection again.

12 Steve Creek September 19, 2010

Jan, I’m glad you or your pets were not hurt.

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