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This Western Diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) was trying to get to some shelter as a storm was about to take place. This was shot by Fairview, Oklahoma in May of 2019. Like most rattlesnakes, if given a wide distance and you do not get to close to them, they will try to flee from you.

I used a zoom lens to get some of the up close shots and would never recommend you get close to any venomous snake species. That includes to kill it, you are safer by calling someone with experience for relocation. You can visit many snake groups on Facebook to find out what you can also do to make your property less attractive to snakes.

#hognose #fieldherping #snakelahoma

I came across an Eastern Hognose snake and while I was setting up my camera, he started playing dead. This was the first time I have ever seen one do this and it was totally unprovoked. He was crawling across a trail and I got a few pictures of him before he did this.

Ring-necked Snakes (Diadophis punctatus) is a harmless species of colubrid snake found throughout much of the United States, central Mexico, and southeastern Canada. Ring-necked snakes are reclusive, nocturnal snakes, so are rarely seen during the day time unless they are flipped.

They are slightly venomous, but their nonaggressive nature and small, rear-facing fangs pose no threat to humans who wish to handle them. They are best known for their unique defense posture of curling up their tails, exposing their bright red-orange posterior, ventral surface when threatened.

Ring-necked snakes eat earthworms, salamanders and other snakes when available!

#Sistrurus #Pygmy #Snakelahoma

Small Western Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius streckeri) using his rattle. It was inaudible so we just included some music. This specimen was only about 7 inches long.
Creek County, OK.

Brownsnake at Haikey Creek Park in Snakelahoma! Also known as a DeKay's snake, these little snakes are found throughout eastern Oklahoma and they are fascinating creatures to watch! This was a good diversion from Broken Arrow's annual Rooster Days Festival!

#Crotalushorridus #Timber #Snakelahoma #fieldherping


Cover photo: Tyler Albertson

The Timber Rattlesnake is highly venomous but seldom seen and very reclusive. Timber rattlesnakes are slow to defend themselves and rely on their ability to blend into their surroundings to avoid detection. They seek to escape rather than risk danger and will remain silent if possible and stay hidden.

Despite their large size and reputation, they are difficult to provoke into striking. Often called America's snake, the Timber Rattlesnake is thought to be the serpent viewed on the Gadsden Flag and Benjamin Franklin had written about the animal too.

The Western Rat Snake is very common throughout Oklahoma. This day in May of 2019 we found a large one in Heath's backyard. So we broke the camera out.