Taking pictures of snakes..

[WhyNotMe]

Hey, i was wondering if anyone has any tips on taking pictures of reptiles? Particularly snakes. Thanks!

 

[sovietdoc]

I got one for ye. Don't get too close.

 

[Branks]

I have a huge thing for reptiles. My two chameleons are probably my most frequent subjects, whether they like it or not lol.

I don't really have a lot of input on taking pictures of snakes aside from the fact that they can be quite unpredictable so for a good shot proper lighting and a quick shutter-speed are key.

I'll be watching this thread to see if anyone else has better advice.

 

[dmfw]

Are these snakes in the wild or in a controlled environment?

 

[Neil S.]

"Snakes, why did it have to be snakes?"

 

[Mustlovedragons]

Not sure what sort or, as other mentioned, the environment but when I was photographing rattle snakes in the hills of Montana, I discovered that if you have someone holding something big, like a leafy branch above you and shaking it, the snake will rear up and watch the branch, completely ignoring you. Makes for some dramatic photographs.