Freshly Hatched!

By Nelson Campbell

On 10 January 2008

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Freshly Hatched!

I did a double take when I saw this nest of baby black snakes wedged in a dead tree trunk - they would shed their skins which can be seen on upper right, then take of residence. It was really neat to be able to watch them nest, then occasionally catch one departing for winter hibernation. I felt really lucky!

12 Responses

  • Laura Boston-thek

    On 10 January 2008 Laura Boston-thek gave props:

    That is quite a find!! Way to see them!

  • judy fouse

    On 10 January 2008 judy fouse gave props:

    Why have these little black snakes got little diamonds on their back? Cool capture.

  • Catherine Hadler

    On 10 January 2008 Catherine Hadler said:

    wow! well spotted

  • Jerrica Aldridge

    On 10 January 2008 Jerrica Aldridge gave props:

    Good eye!

  • Julie Stiefel

    On 10 January 2008 Julie Stiefel gave props:

    WOW !! Quite a capture, and honor !

  • Amanda Means

    On 11 January 2008 Amanda Means gave props:

    This is cool and creepy. I hate snakes but it is an amazing shot. Great Eye!!!

  • Rachel Mckinnie

    On 21 January 2008 Rachel Mckinnie gave props:

    Super cool!

  • Sarah Hamilton

    On 14 February 2008 Sarah Hamilton said:

    Very cool!

  • Allen Price

    On 2 March 2008 Allen Price said:

    I would call this one Medusa's Missing Hair Weave.

  • J Mac

    On 12 June 2008 J Mac gave props:

    Looks lie luck is on your side,you have amazing shots.

  • Espen Tjernshaugen

    On 31 August 2008 Espen Tjernshaugen gave props:

    Cool !

  • Trish Meyer

    On 7 October 2008 Trish Meyer gave props:

    Great find !

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