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Uploaded: 06/12/12 11:06 AM GMT
Yikes!
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During one of my visits to the calendar gardens, I spotted two of these snakes slithering through the lily pond, even though I thought they were kind of creepy, I found them interesting to watch as they slithered on top of the lily pads.

I have no idea what kind of snake this is, but the lady that works there, has pictures of this kind of snake protruding out from the stone wall that surrounds the walkway around the pond, talk about creepy!

Thank you for your comments.

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::biffobear
06/12/12 11:14 AM GMT
Looking for a tasty frog no doubt..Well spotted...R.
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.sunny184
06/12/12 2:04 PM GMT
Nice shot! I don't know what kind of snake it is but I like the blue eye effect.
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.snapshooter87
06/12/12 2:11 PM GMT
Looks like a chocolate snake. Probably lookin for frogs.
I thought all girls liked chocolate :-).
Good detail on the head
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::vangoughs
06/12/12 2:13 PM GMT
I hate snakes!!! But this is a cool shot of him!!
Be careful as many can be poisonous!!
Nice Post
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.cynlee
06/12/12 2:33 PM GMT
Ooo! Looks like they have membranes on their eyes to protect them from the water. I'd find it creepy too. Never had an interest in snakes, but maybe it would be a good idea to check some of them out for further reference. Great shot too, Tigs.
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::0930_23
06/12/12 2:52 PM GMT
A "snake in the grass," this case lily pads, is a snake in the grass Tigz. Camera looks pretty still so you must be brave. If I had a tripod, I would have swatted the snake. :)
Cool shot.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.ovar2008
06/12/12 6:20 PM GMT
GRRRR but i love it. Great picture Sandi.
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::Dunstickin
06/12/12 6:22 PM GMT
If it bites yer bum..and it's poisonous...will yer friends suck out the poison then?...lol

It's a goodun!
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::trixxie17
06/12/12 6:34 PM GMT
Excellent catch - actually snakes bother me less than flying insects - go figure!
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::Inkeri
06/12/12 7:42 PM GMT
I don't like snakes.But this is a Fantastic photo,Sandi..I saw a snake too,in my last trip.It was very little,compared to this.
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.LakeMichigan
06/12/12 8:33 PM GMT
I am not a snake fan but am a fan of this shot! What excellent detail and focus. Which would not have been the case had I been taking it .... camera shaking from fear. Great shot, Sandi.
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.icedancer
06/12/12 9:11 PM GMT
That's a superb close up of this fellow, wish I could see his back and markings. He's getting ready to shed his skin, look at the way the eyes are clouded over, that's because he's getting ready to rid himself of the old skin.

That's just a typical Northern Water Snake, they are not a threat for humans, they just bite repeatedly, not poisonous. I'm pretty good at identifying types being from the deep south.

Not big like a bear but don't play around with them
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::corngrowth
06/12/12 11:03 PM GMT
---I have no idea what kind of snake this is---

Be glad that it's not a Boa Constrictor, Sandi, else we probably couldn't have enjoyed your image, lol.

Hope that your heart is beating properly again.

Regards, Cornelius.
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.Joanie
06/13/12 12:27 AM GMT
Oh, why did you have to take such a close up???...lol...Very superb and I don't like the details...hehe...Sandi, find a different subject to shoot!...lol
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::PatAndre
06/13/12 12:32 AM GMT
He has a shedable cover over his eyes making a little blind which also makes him doubly dangerous. He's getting ready to shed his skin possible. Wicked lo0oking beast!
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.Roseman_Stan
06/13/12 1:01 AM GMT
Good capture Sandi. I had one of them slither up on me one time while I was watching another one. Went right over my right boot and off on its way. Sure gave me the willys!!
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::SEFA
06/13/12 9:26 AM GMT
A great closeup shot with very good details Sandi. Now I `m out of here....:-)
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.marcaribe
06/13/12 11:47 AM GMT
Nice head shot among the green lily pads...snakes don't bother me.
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