I photographed this Ring-necked Snake on the same day and location as the Red-bellied Snake I posted. This was on an Arkansas Country Road near my place in the Ouachita Mountains. The Red-bellied Snake and this Ring-necked Snake were my first time photographing these types of snakes. The Ring-necked Snake is a small non-venomous species … Read more
A first-hand account of encountering the elusive red-bellied snake while hiking in Arkansas’ Ouachita National Forest
Discover everything you need to know about Western Pygmy Rattlesnakes in Arkansas, including their habitat, behavior, and safety tips.
Witness a captivating moment as Steve Creek, a Wildlife Photographer, shares his peaceful encounter with a Ratsnake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
This Red-eared Slider was crossing the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I made a blog post twice before regarding reasons these turtles are out of the water. The first blog post I made, I thought could be a Red-eared Slider Searching For New Habitat and the second post was … Read more
I photographed this Watersnake swimming toward me in an area known as the Lower Scarborough which is at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Watersnakes are a common sight for many people who enjoy spending time near or in the water. While they can be intimidating, they are usually not dangerous to humans. However, … Read more
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a water snake draped over a limb near the water in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Tips and guidelines from a wildlife photographer for taking stunning photos of snakes safely without disturbing or threatening the animals.
