Gopher Snake In Utah
During my recent wildlife photography expedition to Antelope Island State Park in Utah, I had the pleasure of spotting a Gopher Snake crossing the road.
Snakes
A Summer of Scarce Water Moccasins
A first-person perspective from a wildlife photographer observing fewer sightings of Water Moccasins this summer season.
Ratsnake Flicking Tongue
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a ratsnake flicking its tongue on a gravel road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
A Rough Green Snake In The Sand
As an avid wildlife photographer, I have come to expect the unexpected. However, observing a Rough Green Snake slithering through an open sandy terrain…
Snake With Cloudy Eyes
A wildlife photographer in Arkansas spotted and photographed an unidentified snake species with cloudy eyes in his backyard.
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.
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 Rattlesnake Encounter
I came across this Western Pygmy Rattlesnake next to a game trail I was hiking near the Ouachita National Forest here in Arkansas.
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.
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
Water Snake Draped Over Limb In Water
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a water snake draped over a limb near the water in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Photographing Snakes: Capturing Images Safely
Tips and guidelines from a wildlife photographer for taking stunning photos of snakes safely without disturbing or threatening the animals.
Upset Young Water Moccasin
Boy, did this young Water Moccasin get upset! A utility terrain vehicle passing by really got it worked up.
Two Watersnakes Eating Same Catfish
Watersnakes tussle over a catfish, with one glaring at me after losing out. Capturing nature’s fierce competition up close—maybe a little too close!