Blue Tongue

Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis viridis
The Beach Ranch
Post, Texas

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roschler says:

WOWWWWW! That tongue is amazing and god I hope that's a Telephoto lens shot!

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Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Actually that's with a 60mm Macro. With the 1.5 factor it's a 90mm, but nevertheless I'm pretty close. If you're very careful, you can get fairly close without getting bitten.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

triviaqueen says:

stunning!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

roschler says:

I think I stumbled on to Steve Irwin's alter ego. CRIKEY MATE! :)

I too have braved wild animals with no regard to my personal well-being as you can see on this photo page:

www.flickr.com/photos/roschler/26851996/in/se t-608763/
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Barak says:

WOW! Scary, but fantastic shot!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

The Horned Jack Lizard says:

Scary?? I think he's cute!! Then again, I'm very wierd....
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

car crazy [deleted] says:

Wow what a good shot!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Djumbo says:

I really love this one.....
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Comrade_S says:

That snakes got a mean look in it's eyes, i'm glad I stumbled across this photo, beautiful focus
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

aolima says:

beautiful photo, congratulations.
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Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

aolima says:

beautiful photo, congratulations.
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Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Rune T says:

Wow!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

_SMadsen says:

Awesome shot!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

skinjester [deleted] says:

the essence of snake I think. Can't believe you were so physically close to the animal.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

dustdevildiver (meeting myself coming and going) says:

Nice Shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

CATaylor (Omer Tonod is a snake) says:

Once again.... icredible work!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

Thanks for letting us get this close without the accompanying hazards.

A brilliant piece of macro photo work....my compliments.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

The Horned Jack Lizard says:

Thank you very much. I'm very happy that people like it!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Techuser says:

Beautiful capture
its the first time i see a crotalus tongue
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

QuestingBeast says:

That is just one F****** amazing shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

The Horned Jack Lizard says:

Thanks!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

Very cool - who knew that their tongue was so colorful. However, you are a crazy man for this shot.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

The Horned Jack Lizard says:

I am very crazy....in more ways than one......the unicorn sitting next to me agrees....and he wants some fench toast too with that white powdery stuff on top.....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

1blessedmom Photography says:

Stunning shot! I'd be scared half out of my mind, but I like the shot. However, I agree, you are very crazy.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Gallery 2 Images says:

That's freakin' awesome!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotoptikon says:

Wonderful!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotoptikon says:

Thanks for sharing - very useful.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

50% rock 50% roll [deleted] says:

now ths a shot
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

‏الخيال‏ says:

wow
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

mrd00dman says:

"as there is still a risk no matter how you do it." What if you make or buy a fang proof body suit and a fang proof helmet? Also the gloves would have to have have great grip and function as a hand would. I would love to try this since we have rattlesnakes here in NM.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

The Horned Jack Lizard says:

I stand corrected, diablo_fire1. I guess it wouldn't be that risky if you had a fang proof suit of armor. I'm not sure where you buy one of those though. Maybe SNAKES 'R' US.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

QuestingBeast says:

What if you made a human sized fish bowl you could sit in with motor controlled wheels, and a laser beam, and a little robotic arm with an extension for the camera...

Poor snakes what would they think of us then?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

The Horned Jack Lizard says:

I like your style QuestingBeast!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

QuestingBeast says:

The appreciation is mutual Jack!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Enchanter of Camelot says:

Please add your photo to our group, Impressions & Expressions and feel free to join us unless you’ve already done so.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Winterwaves says:

That's an amazing shot. No way I'd ever do that with a 60mm! Woah.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Les Tompkins says:

Very nice shot. Sharp photo with beautiful colors. Nice model, too!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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