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cheynei In reply to Lieju [2009-02-20 05:55:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your kind words. This one does not sit still either. Try putting the snake under a tight hide, when you lift it, you have a second or two before they start moving again. Unfortunately they don't pose and you get whatever they give you. I'm almost certain I turned up the contrast a few points in PS. Have you seen my corn snake feeding pics? They sit pretty still except for the swallowing action during feeding. Not sure if you want a feeding pic though... Good luck with the capture.

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Lieju In reply to cheynei [2009-02-20 08:39:03 +0000 UTC]

I'm more used to photographing wild animals in nature, but I guess there isn't any shortcuts with photographing captive snakes either.

My milksnake is a shy feeder. She just snatches the food quickly and drags it in her hiding spot where she swallows it. The best shots I have of her I've gotten when she has been in her terrarium and I've caught her doing something funny and managed to get the camera on time...

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cheynei In reply to Lieju [2009-02-23 02:21:20 +0000 UTC]

You're right, I've shot wild local snakes and the same problems arise. I've given up on many sessions when they just would not remain still.

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cheynei In reply to Anthroman [2008-05-11 00:24:54 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like, thanks!
My particular Sinaloan is shy and would rather be left alone, I'm sure additional handling could change that. Not much of a hunter either, out of my collection she's the clumsiest. Besides the beautiful red, blk, & wht bands, probably not too much different than your beautiful Royal Python. May I suggest that you look into a Carpet Python for your next snake, I think their semi arboreal nature makes them more interesting to watch.

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cheynei In reply to DestinyxXxDancer [2008-04-27 17:20:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again! I see you're fascinated by them also...

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