The Snake Hunter

invisible · Feb 25, 2008

These were taken last summer in Narcisse (Manitoba), where – from May to September – you can find the highest density of garter snakes in the whole world.

As you can see in the last two pics, these lovable creatures are very photogenic.

Not sure what happened with image #3 (lots of noise in that tongue).

Enjoy!

chantal7 · Feb 25, 2008

Those must be guarder snakes. I used to catch those, pretty fun haha. I like #4; cool perspective on it.

EDIT: Woops! I meant #3, I'm seeing things...

domromer · Feb 25, 2008

Ha thats very cool.

Ajay · Feb 26, 2008

I really like #3! It's neat seeing the behind the scenes shots too.

invisible · Feb 26, 2008

chantal7 said:
Those must be guarder snakes. I used to catch those, pretty fun haha. I like #4; cool perspective on it.

EDIT: Woops! I meant #3, I'm seeing things...

Since these snakes are harmless, kids literally LOVE catching them, and there are hundreds of them chasing thousands of snakes. Some of the parents, however, don't love this whole thing much. You have to be there to see their faces, showing disgust and fear in equal doses. Next time I'll take pics of the parents.

And yeah, #3 and #6 are favourites of mine.

Thanks for looking!

TCimages · Feb 26, 2008

I love snakes. Nice shots

noescape · Feb 26, 2008

Frig... Thats a lot of snakes!! Great shots... I like the DOF in 3 & 4.. but #5 & #6 are hilarious!

cindyg2024 · Feb 26, 2008

That first picture really gave me the chills. I don't like snakes at all! Nice pics though (for as long as I could stand to look at them)

Stranger · Feb 26, 2008

I hate snacks... That is all...

good shots though! i dont know what i would do if i stumbled across that? I bet i wouldnt be in any of your photos.. maybe the blur streak across the photo?

Reel1 · Feb 27, 2008

Many of the snakes used in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade came from this area.

http://www.mcwetboy.net/snakesonfilm/2006/11/indiana_jones_and_the_last_cru_1.php

chantal7 · Feb 27, 2008

Stranger said:
I hate snacks... That is all...

good shots though! i dont know what i would do if i stumbled across that? I bet i wouldnt be in any of your photos.. maybe the blur streak across the photo?

I love snacks though!!! :heart: Don't worry, my friend also hates snacks too - lol.

Mitch2742 · Feb 27, 2008

Normally I'd say I'm afraid of snakes, but those ones I don't think I'd mind holding or being near.

I like photos 3, 5, and 6 the best.

Harmony · Feb 27, 2008

Garter snakes are so cute... they don't get that big and they think they are so tough!

I like the last 2 pics.

chantal7 · Feb 27, 2008

invisible said:
Since these snakes are harmless, kids literally LOVE catching them, and there are hundreds of them chasing thousands of snakes. Some of the parents, however, don't love this whole thing much. You have to be there to see their faces, showing disgust and fear in equal doses. Next time I'll take pics of the parents.

And yeah, #3 and #6 are favourites of mine.

Thanks for looking!

Haha - yeah the parents reactions are funny :lol:

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My friend caught one of these, and he was holding the tail up in the air letting its head dangle facing the ground. The snake started to swirl in a circle-swing motion and then suddenly part of the tail broke off and the snake got away. My friend was left with the tiny bit of it's tail he was holding on to. I thought that was pretty cool but also mean how my friend did that. I guess I learned how snakes can get away at that time :lmao:.