Posts Tagged ‘reptile’

American Alligator – A Haiku

Shy, timid, peaceful

Sprawl, crawl, territorial

We ambush our prey.

2023 Albert Moyer, Jr, photography and poetry

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Cuban Anole

2015 Albert Moyer, Jr. Photography

A few photos I shot recently in North Texas. They are so peaceful, but can be so deadly. 2015 Albert Moyer

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A red-eared slider found along a stream.

2014 Albert Moyer, Jr.

This breed of snake has some really nice colors.  One of the prettiest I have seen.

California Red-Sided Garter Snake

Redsided Garter Snake

Photo from Google Images

This is why I never see too much above my head, or sometimes even in front of me when hiking in the South. You always have to be wary of poisonous snakes below.

Copperhead

I slither and seek

My copper pattern warns you

Please don’t tread on me.

2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.

Photo taken by me along a trail in Louisiana at Jungle Gardens.

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I could not resist taking this photo because I have never seen the two so close together. Is the gator a friend or waiting for supper? Only he knows.

Photo taken in New Iberia, LA.

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