Serpents...

[madmartian]

#26 & #27 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Good job edwin!

'LIKE!'

 

[Schmike]

Thanks. I was hoping for it not to strike at me when I was taking #27. It was a close shot and probably within its striking distance.

 

[madmartian]

Thanks. I was hoping for it not to strike at me when I was taking #27. It was a close shot and probably within its striking distance.

Get a longer lens!

 

[NightZ88]

What do gear do you use for this? Hope to go shooting with you all someday.

 

[Schmike]

I'm used to working with the macro lens. I may not have enough space to work with longer lenses at times.

For that wagler's, a longer lens definitely won't work. The area is quite dense. It's also better to observe their reaction and behavior up close (for me).

 

[Schmike]

What do gear do you use for this? Hope to go shooting with you all someday.

All shots taken with either 450D or 6D with 100mm macro and 1 or 2 flash(es).

 

[madmartian]

I'm used to working with the macro lens. I may not have enough space to work with longer lenses at times.

For that wagler's, a longer lens definitely won't work. The area is quite dense. It's also better to observe their reaction and behavior up close (for me).

Get a 200mm micro lens :devil:..............:bsmilie:

 

[Schmike]

I'd rather invest on a good pair of gloves for protection. But having that will make me more crazy and in higher risks.

 

[Stratosphere]

Wonderful snakes' shots ! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[madmartian]

I'd rather invest on a good pair of gloves for protection. But having that will make me more crazy and in higher risks.

Anyway, pls do take care when out there

 

[Schmike]

Wonderful snakes' shots ! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks.

Anyway, pls do take care when out there

Will do. Thanks.

 

[Turbonetics]

nice series of Ssssnakes.
i admire your courage to hunt for them.

 

[Schmike]

There might be a reason on humans' fear of snakes.

An interesting read:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/10/131029-snakes-fear-primate-brain-neuroscience/

 

[Schmike]

A beautiful species.

#28

Striped Kukri Snake (Oligodon octolineatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr

#29

Striped Kukri Snake (Oligodon octolineatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr

#30

Striped Kukri Snake (Oligodon octolineatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr

#31

Striped Kukri Snake (Oligodon octolineatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr

*P.S.: This species resembles a highly venomous species. Please leave it alone if you see this snake or any similar looking snake.

I had to handle it for shots as once I left it on the ground, it will find its way under the grass which make it impossible for shots.

 

[coolhand57]

Hey Edwin, long time no hear. Nice series you got there.

 

[Schmike]

Thanks.

 

[madmartian]

Nice snake & #1 is :thumbsup: :thumbsup: edwin!

 

[Schmike]

Thanks.

 

[Schmike]

Another one found today.


Striped Kukri Snake (Oligodon octolineatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr

 

[Seadog]

Nice catch!