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Tiger !!!!

PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:52 pm
by blacknstormy
We went looking for a bandy bandy last night (a kind of snake), and came across a tiger snake, (Notechis scutatus) instead :) How lucky were we !!!! I just caught a glimpse of it by headlamp going around the side of a log, Damian was able to grab it's tail and we were able to get some photos :) It didn't mind Damian at all, but really had the shits with me and wouldn't stop facing off :( After looking at the shots after though, we figured out the snake was about to shed (the eyes are milky).


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Re: Tiger !!!!

PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:03 pm
by chrisk
the 2nd shot is awesome !! having said that...

you my friend are a LUNATIC !! :shock: :biglaugh:

Re: Tiger !!!!

PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:09 pm
by ATJ
Excellent shots, Rel. The second and third ones are smashing. White balance looks a bit off again - when are you getting your laptop fixed?

I didn't realise these snakes were out and about at night. Is is something they can do on any night or only if it is warm?

Re: Tiger !!!!

PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:23 pm
by blacknstormy
thanks guys :) Lappy is in limbo - not sure whether to get it fixed or just upgrade ... :( And yes, think the colours are off again :( :( :(
Andrew - we found this guy just after dusk - probably going home for the night as it was a little cool. They can be active at night when it is warm though :)
Cheers
rel

Re: Tiger !!!!

PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:09 pm
by aim54x
Rel, you and Damien really are crazy! I am amazed that you managed to get such nice pictures of this dangerous friend.

Re: Tiger !!!!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:22 am
by Nikon boy
Rel

I dont care if your color/white balance is off they are amazing shots

these things scare the hell out of me

well done,,,,yet again !!!

Re: Tiger !!!!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:32 pm
by blacknstormy
:)
:chook: without Damian I'm :chook:
:rotfl2:

Re: Tiger !!!!

PostPosted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:10 pm
by Killakoala
You're braver than me getting that close to a tiger. And because of that they are fantastic images. :)

Re: Tiger !!!!

PostPosted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:21 pm
by Manta
Great shots Rel. Looks like a healthy specimen too. It was good excuse for not phoning me that night! :wink: