Northern Water Snake DSC_0359
Found this guy sunning along the trail at the bottom of High Falls. He didn't mind the people walking past but got a little anxious when I stopped and leaned in for a few shots. Eventually he slipped into the water and went on his way.
Prior to now I was unsure how to distinguish a Northern Water Snake from a Banded Water Snake. After studying this photo I think I have it.
Nikon D7200, Nikon 18-105mm. 1/400 sec at f/10, ISO 400, 105mm.
9 Jun 2018, DuPont State Forest, Cedar Mountain, NC, USA.
Northern Water Snake DSC_0359
Found this guy sunning along the trail at the bottom of High Falls. He didn't mind the people walking past but got a little anxious when I stopped and leaned in for a few shots. Eventually he slipped into the water and went on his way.
Prior to now I was unsure how to distinguish a Northern Water Snake from a Banded Water Snake. After studying this photo I think I have it.
Nikon D7200, Nikon 18-105mm. 1/400 sec at f/10, ISO 400, 105mm.
9 Jun 2018, DuPont State Forest, Cedar Mountain, NC, USA.