Snake Poised in an Upright Position
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts his experience photographing a snake poised in an upright position at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Reptiles & Amphibians
Delve into “Reptiles & Amphibians” with this category. Learn about snakes, lizards, frogs, and salamanders. Discover their habitats, behaviors, and unique traits. Find tips for observing or photographing these creatures. It’s perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Explore wetlands, forests, and deserts for sightings.
American Tree Frog On The Horton Slough Trail
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes encountering and photographing an American green tree frog while hiking in Oklahoma.
Ring-necked Snake
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
Rediscovering the Red-bellied Snake in Arkansas
A first-hand account of encountering the elusive red-bellied snake while hiking in Arkansas’ Ouachita National Forest
Western Pygmy Rattlesnakes in Arkansas
Discover everything you need to know about Western Pygmy Rattlesnakes in Arkansas, including their habitat, behavior, and safety tips.
Graceful Ratsnake Among the Rocks
Witness a captivating moment as Steve Creek, a Wildlife Photographer, shares his peaceful encounter with a Ratsnake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Red-eared Slider Crossing Road
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
Watersnake Swimming Toward Me
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