Thrilling Encounter with a Young Water Moccasin
A first-hand account of a wildlife photographer’s exciting experience capturing an image of a venomous young Water Moccasin in its natural habitat in Oklahoma.
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.
Rough Green Snake With Dark Spot
What caught my eye was a dark spot on the side of its head, a feature I had never seen before in a Rough Green Snake.
Northern Diamond-backed Watersnake On Log
I had the opportunity to capture a photo of a Northern Diamond-backed Watersnake basking on a log in the river. This particular log had a dragonfly perched…
Arkansas Yard Yields Dwarf American Toad Encounter
A wildlife photographer describes encountering a Dwarf American Toad near his cabin in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas.
Spotting Fowler’s Toads in My Arkansas Backyard
A wildlife photographer describes capturing a photo of a Fowler’s Toads seen in their backyard in Arkansas.
Juvenile Five-Lined Skink With a Bright Blue Tail
I photographed a juvenile five-lined skink in Arkansas and share how its bright blue tail and quick movements made the shot challenging.
Cottonmouth In Tall Grass
During my walk on one of the service roads at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I had a close encounter with a Cottonmouth, also known as a…
Water Moccasin Crossing Asphalt Road
I was driving the asphalt section of the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma when I came upon a Water Moccasin (Cottonmouth). As soon as it saw my pickup it stopped and raised its head. I exited my pickup and took a few photos before it finally went on its … Read more