Snake In The Grass

[Photo-John]

Wildlife isn't my usual thing but I found this guy in my yard yesterday and couldn't resist taking a few pictures of him (or her) - especially since he was such a willing subject. Anyone know what kind of snake this is?

The photo was taken with the Nikon D4 and AF-S 28-300mm VR zoom lens - currently in house for testing.

[Frog]

Looks like a regular garter snake. They seem to have a lot of variations in color. They don't have those markings here in W Washington but maybe they do in Utah.

Looks like that lens did a good job.

[Photo-John]

Thanks for commenting, Frog. I think this is one I saw last year that was just worm sized. They live underneath my front steps. I'm always psyched when I see one. The markings are interesting. I'm no snake expert but he looks like a little python to me. He was very calm and made for a very good photo subject

[armando_m]

A small python

my wife would through the roof if I find a snake in the yard whatever size

my kids would want it as a pet

[Photo-John]

A small python

my wife would through the roof if I find a snake in the yard whatever size

my kids would want it as a pet

They all have to start small, Armando

[Eric D]

Love the POV! nice pic!

[paulnj]

definately a gartersnake and the image is very nicely shot for a mountain bike photog