Snake love

**madhen** · 08-20-2009, 12:25 AM

Of course, the ONE time I don't have my camera, I catch two rattlesnakes in the act of courting. I did the best I could with my camera phone (which sucks). It was actually really graceful and beautiful, and they could have cared less that I was there. I would have gotten in closer, but they were outside the property line (and they are RATTLESNAKES), so I was leaning over the fence as far as I could get and using zoom, but I still didn't get as good of pics as I would have liked. The whole time I'm shooting snake porn, they were winding around each other, sometimes twisting up in the air and entwining their bodies vertically. It was really fantastic to watch, and the first time (and probably last) in my 40+ years that I have ever seen it.

**Palooka** · 08-20-2009, 12:49 AM

Snake porn. *snicker* I think that is really cool, Madhen, really.

But... way to freak me out before I go to bed. lol

**madhen** · 08-20-2009, 12:53 AM

Imagine if I had managed to get clear close-up shots!

**frugalfranny** · 08-20-2009, 12:55 AM

INCREDIBLE pics madhen........even with the phone.

Nature is soooooooo amazing isn't it? I marvel at things everyday.

That is pretty darn cool..........cool......but maybe not the 'brightest' thing to do.

Gees......I probably wouldn't have realized what they were even doing. In fact.......my feet would have been going probably equally as fast as my HEART!!!

My dad used to save his 'rattlers' for me. Just came across one the other day....just a small one.

**frugalfranny** · 08-20-2009, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by madhen

imagine if i had managed to get clear close-up shots! :d

you are totally out of your mind woman!!!

**Palooka** · 08-20-2009, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by madhen

Imagine if I had managed to get clear close-up shots!

These are just fine and close-up shots, really.

Now next time take pics of butterfly's or something

You brave one!

Good job!

**madhen** · 08-20-2009, 01:06 AM

Trust me, they could have cared less. I would have gotten closer, if it hadn't been for my fence. Field fence, so no way to climb over gracefully. Although, if you look at the second photo, they were both looking at me! I took about a dozen shots, but these three were the best, unfortunately. It just really irritates me that I didn't have my camera. I need to start keeping one in the car (as I got this pic on my driveway when I got out to close the gate upon returning home from work).

As for knowing they were there, it was the movement and rustling of leaves that made me look. When you have two full-grown rattlesnakes twisting around each other and stretching themselves up to 18-20" or so up into the air, it tends to catch your attention!!

**frugalfranny** · 08-20-2009, 01:06 AM

And if you get a shot of a butterfly I WANT A COPY.

I collect them (real and pictures)........that is just about the decor of my house....B'flys!

**Palooka** · 08-20-2009, 01:17 AM

Madhen, I forgot what state you live in. I don't want to visit.

**madhen** · 08-20-2009, 01:19 AM

What, you don't want a framed pic of my snakes?

I will definitely keep that in mind (butterflies, not snakes), but I haven't seen many recently. They were out in droves a few months ago.

**madhen** · 08-20-2009, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by Palooka

Madhen, I forgot what state you live in. I don't want to visit.

Well, don't worry. I am sure you have some creepy critters of your own.

**frugalfranny** · 08-20-2009, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by madhen

What, you don't want a framed pic of my snakes?

I will definitely keep that in mind (butterflies, not snakes), but I haven't seen many recently. They were out in droves a few months ago.

oh gee......and such a generous offer but I will take a pass.......maybe next time!!!!!!!!

Hey......you mentioned El Dorado Co........you live in Placerville? Or close? I have a friend in Sacto.

**madhen** · 08-20-2009, 01:44 AM

Yes, I live just outside of Placerville.

I'll have to look through my albums to see if I have any butterfly pics. I don't think so - I tend to gravitate toward the frogs and lizards - but I'll check and let you know if I find any.