Eastern Massassauga Rattlesnake

[Sushigaijin]

in the interest of keeping this population of endangered rattlesnakes safe, I have to decline a location. This snake was HOT and nasty for it's photoshoot, so these are the only two that really came out well. The rest are a series of "head out of frame" and other assorted bloopers. Head behind grass, nothing but the eyes behind grass, I have a ton of junk on this one.

[almo]

Wow!

Of this I am truly jealous. I spent three and a half years in Michigan looking for this snake. Oh well, it's nice to see some one stumbled upon it. I have come across few hots in my searchings, and never had my dang camera with me when I did. You did a good job of this. These little guys have a nasty temper, and are legend for being difficult to graple with.

I love the rattle shots!

[Bevb]

Superb shots again Erik and what a creature, the colours are fantastic and elite to its surroundings, the last 2 images are amazing, thanks for showing such close ups of animals id only be able to see on the tele.

[paulnj]

Great find and nice images!

[Dylan8i]

Superb! its on my list to find this summer, if i get time.

theres a local population ( only one in the state) in a protected area about 45 mins north of here. i hope i can get pics half as good as these.

[Loupey]

Love the last one!

Nice find and good shooting.

[Copy_Kot]

VERY COOL Erik! Great shots!