A few recent sightings here....

[crimsonking]

First this tiny little ornate diamondback terrapin
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/151odt4.JPG
a gravid 6 lined racerunner holding her feet from the hot sand
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1516lined32a.JPG
a s. black racer at the pool
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/151racerpool2.JPG
a peninsula ribbon snake
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/151ribbon1.JPG
a nice gravid FL banded water snake
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/151water15a.JPG
a baby yellow rat snake
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/151yellowratbaby2.JPG
a mature yellow rat snake
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/151yellowwork1.JPG
and finally this pair of mangrove salt marsh snakes seen mating in a tree.
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/151msmpair1.JPG
:Mark

[snakehunter]

SWEET that diamond back would make my herping career, very cool.

[SnakeyeZ]

Awesome finds, great photo's.

[galad]

awsome shots.
what kind of camera do you use? if you dont mind my asking
how close are you actually getting to take these shots?

planning on getting a camera for wildlife photography soon so I want to know what my best opinions are. Any sudjestions on a good digital cam, med to high price .

ws

[crimsonking]

Thanks. All the shots except the racerunner and the FL banded watersnake were taken with the cheapest Kodak digital. (I doubt they even make it anymore) Model #4200. In the "close up" mode, I'd say from 12"-16" away from the subjects. The racerunner and FL banded watersnake were taken with a Kodak #7590 (I think). The racerunner was taken up close, maybe less than 12", but the water was taken from around 12-15 feet away.
The 4200 is less than $100. the 7590? is around $450. I'll check on the exact model. Both came with the charging/sharing docks as well.
:Mark