Today is World Snake Day (July 16, 2025)
Celebrate World Snake Day with my water snake photo from Sequoyah NWR, Oklahoma. Discover why snakes matter.
Snakes
Snakes are a diverse and often misunderstood subject for my photography. I document their varied patterns and their role as predators. I capture their movements and their presence in diverse habitats. I observe their behaviors, from hunting to shedding. I aim to show their importance in the ecosystem and to dispel common fears. Their beauty and vital role deserve recognition.
A Ratsnake Encounter in My Yard
A ratsnake visit in my yard led to a surprising bird alarm. Read how I photographed it and why I’m watching a nearby bluebird nest.
Slithering into Saint Patrick’s Day with A Rough Green Snake
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with Arkansas’ Rough Green Snake, a vibrant symbol of spring’s renewal and nature’s quiet beauty.
Watersnake on a Lotus Leaf at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Discover an unexpected wildlife moment at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. A watersnake found resting on a White Lotus leaf.
Watersnakes Thrive at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Another surprise encounter with a well-camouflaged Watersnake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Rough Green Snake Encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A Rough Green Snake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma! Learn about their tongue-flicking behavior, and why they might be spotted on roads.
Sunbathing Snakes at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
An exciting encounter with three sunbathing Diamondback Watersnakes at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, and the watersnake species found there.
Rust-Colored Cottonmouth or Just Plain Dirty?
Investigating the unusual rust-colored appearance of a Cottonmouth snake spotted in Oklahoma – is it a natural variation or just dried mud?