FW's (mostly) DIY Snake Room. (Pic heavy)

[FWK]

Originally Posted by Skipper7

Interesting read, thanks. How strong are the golf club hooks? Will they work for turning over some rocks and branches? I'm planning on doing some helping in phoenix... I don't want to use my hands too much asI'm not 100% familiar with all species there.

It really depends on the club. They are designed to flex and rebound a certain amount during the swing and contact with the ball, not to be leveraged under a rock. The are useful for flipping relatively light cover, such as tin or small rocks, but they definitely have a limit. My field hook is made from a very old iron. It tends to bend a bit if I push it too far, but bends right back no problem. Metal fatigue will probably cause it to fail eventually, but hopefully only after many more years of service. Lots of buzztails in the Phoenix area, great place to go herping. Definitely don't want to go sticking your fingers up under rocks though, lol.

[Skipper7]

Thanks!! I've got an old solid metal shaft I can use. I'm planning on Welding the paint roller on. I'll let you know how it works!

[FWK]

Speckled Kingsnake portrait.



Close up of the dorsal scales of the Speckled Kingsnake, note the apical pits.



Broadbanded Water Snake.



Overhead shot of the Broadbanded Water Snake.



Subadult Eastern Yellowbelly Racer refusing to pose for a nice close up.



Overhead of the Eastern Yellowbelly Racer.



Checkered Garter Snake.



Banded Rock Rattlesnake not digging having its picture taken.

I have switched from Photobucket (which has become a big steaming pile of... well) to Flickr. So far I'm impressed with Flickr. I'm worried about what may become of the links from Photobucket though. I'll be keeping an eye on it.

[FWK]

My switch to Flickr came far to late to save this thread. I'm really bummed Photobucket has decided to hold my work here and elsewhere hostage. I'll start a new thread soon, maybe repost some of the projects when I have time.

[Scubadiver59]

Great pictures! Thanks!