Snakes - Steve Creek

Water Moccasin Covered In Duckweed

Both daytime and nighttime activity are possible for the Water Moccasin.
On bright, sunny days, though, they are typically discovered lying coiled or stretched out in the shadows.
They frequently spend the early morning and cold days soaking up the sun.
They frequently come out at dusk to warm themselves on warm surfaces.

Gear Used:

Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Technical:

Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
Date and Time Taken: August 19, 2022 (08:09 A. M.)
Exposure Mode: Manual
Aperture: f8
Shutter speed: 1/800
ISO: 1250 (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Evaluative
Back-button Focus
Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
Exposure Compensation: +1/2 EV
Focal Length: 500 mm

Steve Creek2022-12-22T16:50:52-06:00September 7, 2022|Categories: Snakes|Tags: oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, water moccasin|Comments Off

Orange-striped Ribbonsnake

I spotted this Orange-striped Ribbonsnake in high-vegetation at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It was close to a Green Tree Frog that I thought it would go after. I waited to see if it would, but it never did.

Gear Used:

Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Technical:

Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
Date and Time Taken: August 28, 2022 (08:12 A. M.)
Exposure Mode: Manual
Aperture: f8.0
Shutter speed: 1/800 – 1/1250
ISO: 4000 – 6400 (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Evaluative
Back-button Focus
Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
Focal Length: 500 mm

Steve Creek2022-12-22T17:54:30-06:00August 30, 2022|Categories: Snakes|Tags: oklahoma, ribbon snake, sequoyah national wildlife refuge|Comments Off

Dekay’s Brownsnake

This Snake is tiny. I’m surprised I saw it. It was on one of the trails at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I think it’s a Dekay’s Brownsnake.

Gear Used:

Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Technical:

Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
Date and Time Taken: August 2, 2022 (08:34 A. M.)
Exposure Mode: Manual
Aperture: f8
Shutter speed: 1/500
ISO: 8000 (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Evaluative
Back-button Focus
Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
Exposure Compensation: +1/2 EV
Focal Length: 500 mm

Steve Creek2022-12-23T16:00:45-06:00August 15, 2022|Categories: Snakes|Tags: oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge|Comments Off

Water Moccasin In The Rocks

This Water Moccasin In The Rocks was photographed at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Gear Used:

Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Technical:

Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
Date and Time Taken: August 2, 2022 (07:43 A. M.)
Exposure Mode: Manual
Aperture: f8
Shutter speed: 1/500
ISO: 1600 (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Evaluative
Back-button Focus
Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
Exposure Compensation: +1 EV
Focal Length: 500 mm

Steve Creek2022-12-23T16:12:53-06:00August 9, 2022|Categories: Snakes|Tags: oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, water moccasin|Comments Off

North American Racer Or Rat Snake?

I asked people on Facebook if this snake was a North American Racer or Rat Snake? The majority thought this was a North American Racer. What do you think?

Gear Used:

Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Technical:

Location: Near The Ouachita National Forest (Arkansas)
Date and Time Taken: July 3, 2022 (10:23 A. M.)
Exposure Mode: Manual
Aperture: f8
Shutter speed: 1/1600
ISO: 640 (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Evaluative
Back-button Focus
Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
Exposure Compensation: 0.3
Focal Length: 500 mm

Steve Creek2022-12-24T03:53:50-06:00July 19, 2022|Categories: Snakes|Tags: arkansas, north american racer, ouachita national forest|Comments Off