Another Road Cruise

[tyflier]

Yup…another cruise on another road looking for more snakes. It was nice and warm, hovering around 70*F, with a quick breeze blowing at around 30mph, with gusts reaching 45, but it was a warm wind.

We left my house around 8:00pm, and headed to a new road for the season, in search of the first Rubber boas of the year, but…we got skunked there. Maybe if we had gone a little later, I don’t know…

Did find some cool flowers, though…

These flowers were interesting to shoot. Like I said…it was windy. Plus…it was dark. So we parked the truck so the headlights were backlighting the flowers. I set my camera to ISO 200, and used my onboard flash at 1/4 power as a fill. Shutter speed was 1/180 of a second. I think the shots came out fairly well, given the scenario…

We decided to hit another road that tends to be more reliable, and sure enough…just like Old Faithful…
[img]http://interruptedthoughtprocess.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/panamint11.jpg

This was an absolutely STUNNING young Panamint. He had about 4 or 5 buttons, and was about 24 inches long. He was fairly calm, as well, only buzzing me when I touched him with the hook. He was a good poser, too. And he had a FAT belly full of food…

Further down the road we saw this little guy…

This little Western Longnose was just a baby. We found a bunch of hatchlings in the same area last year, so it really wouldn’t surprise me if this guy was a re-find…or whatever you would call it…

That’s about it, though. We didn’t see anything else except a DOR gophersnake, and the moon was coming up from behind the mountains, so we called it a night and headed home.

Thanks for coming along

 

[v_various]

That second snake is AMAZING! I guess they change colours as they grow? I love how it looks, it would make a great tattoo.

 

[Cflaguy]

It wouldn't hurt my feelings Chris....

if you scooped up that Panamint and sent it to me.:crazy01:

 

[RavenSpirit360]

Wow!!! That panamint is gorgeous..!! And that is a nice longnose as well..

You know, I took pics of that same flower or a similar species out here a few nights ago... Did its beautiful smell fill the air??

 

[jennrosefx]

I'm going to be INSANELY jealous once you DO start finding Rubber Boas...

 

[DaGiant]

Awesome looking Longnose Chris..
their coloring is very cool...

 

[Allison]

Neat finds, they are both beautiful.

 

[tyflier]

if you scooped up that Panamint and sent it to me.:crazy01:

You have no idea...This is the second Panamint within the last 7-10days that has had me drooling in the road and just DYING to bring it home. I think I need to get a hot cage setup sooner than anticipated...

 

[Bwana]

Wow, that Panamint is amazing!

 

[Jynx]

That’s about it, though.

Maybe its just me, but that would have been one hell of a trip if I went! That Panamint makes it all worth it. He is absolutely stunning! The Longnose isn't to shabby either. Did you collect it?

Oh, neat flowers too. Looks like a white version of our famous Mexican Poppies.

 

[tyflier]

Maybe its just me, but that would have been one hell of a trip if I went! That Panamint makes it all worth it. He is absolutely stunning! The Longnose isn't to shabby either. Did you collect it?

Oh, neat flowers too. Looks like a white version of our famous Mexican Poppies.

No, I didn't collect anything. I tried a longnose last year, and just had a really hard time getting him to adapt...so I let him go. I don't have any desire to try again right away.

This year, I already collected 1 Rosy Boa, and I'm on the lookout for a Ground Snake. Other than that...I have no collection plans for the year...unless I find something incredible or completely different...

 

[Jynx]

I saw your gorgeous Rosy. She's a doll! Now you just need to find her a mate!

Eh-hem... I'm still waiting for my Rubber boas by the way!