Have not finished going through them yet, and will post a few more shots later. Couple of teasers below of one of his newest friends, her name is Charleen, and she is a Tasmanian Tiger Snake.
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, Nov 07 2010 03:30 PM
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 03:30 PM
Went for a run up to Zeehan with Shane today to meet up with Mick Thow. Mick has a nice collection of snakes and other creatures and shows them at various venues. We have known Mick for a couple of years now, so he allows us to get a few special shots whenever we can meet up.
Have not finished going through them yet, and will post a few more shots later. Couple of teasers below of one of his newest friends, her name is Charleen, and she is a Tasmanian Tiger Snake.
Have not finished going through them yet, and will post a few more shots later. Couple of teasers below of one of his newest friends, her name is Charleen, and she is a Tasmanian Tiger Snake.
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 04:18 PM
HMMmm! where's my shovel! nice shot's, cant stand the things though!
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 05:36 PM
Awww Dave, not the shovel. Cute little creatures, especially the one above. Here's a few more
Tiger Snakes
Copperhead
Darwin Python
Children's Python
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 06:13 PM
Great shots, Mystic... although, I have to agree with Dave - can't stand those venomous varieties. On the whole, I'm happy to live and let live, as far as the venomous snakes are concerned... just as long as they don't try to live with me.
Don't mind the pythons... I've had a few in-residence Children's Pythons at various locations here on the island, and a visiting Olive Python that tried to have our pet rat for dinner one night.
Have to say though, the shot of the Tiger Snake next to that guy's foot, made my blood run cold.
Natalie
Don't mind the pythons... I've had a few in-residence Children's Pythons at various locations here on the island, and a visiting Olive Python that tried to have our pet rat for dinner one night.
Have to say though, the shot of the Tiger Snake next to that guy's foot, made my blood run cold.
Natalie
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 06:17 PM
no you're right, the shovel is not the correct choice, spade is much sharper and easier handled!
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those that mind, dont matter and those that matter, dont mind!!!
if you come across someone without a smile,.................. give them one of your's....... and watch it grow!
never be mean with a kind word, ........................you may need one yourself one day!
just as I get used to today along comes tomorrow!
if you come across someone without a smile,.................. give them one of your's....... and watch it grow!
never be mean with a kind word, ........................you may need one yourself one day!
just as I get used to today along comes tomorrow!
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 07:12 PM
No need to kill them Dave. They are actually quite beautiful creatures.
Natalie, it was quite surprising, the tiger was very placid and completely non threatening. The copperhead, on the other hand, was a nasty little piece of work and ready to strike at anything within range. The pythons were also quite snappy little critters.
Yeah that shot of the tiger by Mick's boot was cool, he could not see it so I suggested he not lean back. Shane managed to get nice and personal with her as well...she seemed to take a liking to him.
Natalie, it was quite surprising, the tiger was very placid and completely non threatening. The copperhead, on the other hand, was a nasty little piece of work and ready to strike at anything within range. The pythons were also quite snappy little critters.
Yeah that shot of the tiger by Mick's boot was cool, he could not see it so I suggested he not lean back. Shane managed to get nice and personal with her as well...she seemed to take a liking to him.
One would assume that he had the perfect chance to get a great shot... wait until you see the results, if he is brave enough to post them here 
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Please check out All About Reptiles website for more information on Mick and his activities.
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 08:03 PM
Some nice shots there, well done.
The coments about the shovel and spade i always say if you cant kill it with your bare hands then you should leave it alone,
Mick Thow
The coments about the shovel and spade i always say if you cant kill it with your bare hands then you should leave it alone,
Mick Thow
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 08:19 PM
Mick 
I was in complete control...not...LOL
I blame the wind...the snake moved...it was raining...there was a butterfly somewhere...the faeries didn't want me to take the picture
Will add some more shots later
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 08:21 PM
Thanks Mick, and very well said indeed 
Love the steady hand there Shane
Love the steady hand there Shane
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Posted 08 November 2010 - 08:08 AM
Here's a few from me. I haven't finished playing with my shots yet so will post some more later. Enjoy.
Charleen
Luigi
Bubbles
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Posted 08 November 2010 - 09:45 AM
Nice shots Shane
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Posted 08 November 2010 - 10:00 AM
great shots folks, the Tassie tiger is a bit different to our tiger, they seem more placid, I found that when I was over there last, our tigers would have your leg as soon as look at you!, I do actually catch these things and place them back out in "their own space" but occasionally one doesn't want to go then he gets the spade or bull wire!, only about 12 months ago I sat down near the door of the shed having a cuppa, went to put the cup down and found a brown coiled at my feet just staring up at me! took a bit of courage to move I can tell you!
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those that mind, dont matter and those that matter, dont mind!!!
if you come across someone without a smile,.................. give them one of your's....... and watch it grow!
never be mean with a kind word, ........................you may need one yourself one day!
just as I get used to today along comes tomorrow!
if you come across someone without a smile,.................. give them one of your's....... and watch it grow!
never be mean with a kind word, ........................you may need one yourself one day!
just as I get used to today along comes tomorrow!
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Posted 08 November 2010 - 10:25 AM
The tigers down here are definitely different to the mainland variety. Have seen tigers on the mainland chase a person, and behave a lot more like the way the copperhead behaved yesterday.
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Posted 08 November 2010 - 10:54 AM
Nice set, Shane!
Love the textures angle in Charleen number 4, and Luigi number 2 is a classic!
Natalie
Love the textures angle in Charleen number 4, and Luigi number 2 is a classic!
Natalie
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Posted 08 November 2010 - 03:00 PM
Thanks Mystic, Dave and Natalie. Glad you all like them
I think my favourite shot is the texture one Natalie...it was the first shot I played with...I am a bit of a texture junkie though
I think my favourite shot is the texture one Natalie...it was the first shot I played with...I am a bit of a texture junkie though
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Posted 08 November 2010 - 05:25 PM
yummy snakes Shane
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