I took the COOLEST pictures of our snake!!!

OK I am super duper excited about these pictures. I don't think I have ever taken such good photos in my life. I am so excited about these!:D

I took these last night. He's a little fat right now as he just ate a couple of days ago. He's a Western Diamondback Rattler, and his name is Agave. :)

I am leaving the photos big so you can see the detail.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ter/agave2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ster/agave.jpg

I'll try posting more pics of him later on today. I have a few of his tank etc.

Oh yes, that is his favorite place to sleep too, besides his little den. :)

Those are great! What a beautiful snake. However, it would be too close for comfort for me, if I was really that up close!:eek:

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Originally posted by guineapiggie13
Those are great! What a beautiful snake. However, it would be too close for comfort for me, if I was really that up close!:eek:

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Thanks! He's actually a really sweet guy. :)

W:eek:W! He is gorgeous! Where'd you get a Rattler? I didn't know people could keep them as pets.

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Originally posted by Orangutango
W:eek:W! He is gorgeous! Where'd you get a Rattler? I didn't know people could keep them as pets.

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Here in Oregon you can have many different kinds of venemous snakes. For some reason people seem to choose the cobras but I prefer the rattlers. They are just so much friendlier/cuter. You need a special permit for the Western Diamondbacks. Eastern Diamondbacks are perfectly legal with no permits though. We're working on adding an Eastern to our home too. Hopefully soon! Though I think I am more partial to the Westerns. :)

Gorgeous! :eek: I love snakes!

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Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
Gorgeous! :eek: I love snakes!

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Thanks! :D

Those are wonderful photos! The quality is amazing! In that second picture his face looks so adorable.

wow is he still able to poison you or do they take the venom out? Yeah i know this is probab;y a dumb question. I love the first pic he looks mad!! Great pics!!

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Originally posted by Uabassoon
Those are wonderful photos! The quality is amazing! In that second picture his face looks so adorable.

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Thanks! :D My camera has a very good macro mode!

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Originally posted by Jods
wow is he still able to poison you or do they take the venom out? Yeah i know this is probab;y a dumb question. I love the first pic he looks mad!! Great pics!!

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Yes, he is still venomous. They sell some with their glands removed though, but I find that cruel.

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Originally posted by luckies4me
Yes, he is still venomous. They sell some with their glands removed though, but I find that cruel.

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What happens if he bites you?:confused: I don't know much about snakes.....

Great pictures! It looks like they were taken outside because of the foilage! I'd love to see more!

He's very cute! Where I live there are alot of rattlers, but the poor thing's homes are being destroyed as the city gets bigger and bigger. :(

Educate me... I'm snake-dumb! lol

Are those holes nostrils?
Are "venom-free" snakes more (price-wise) than venomous snakes?
Can you take him and donate venom so they can make anti-venom?

GREAT pics!