Teton River Rattlesnake and a Waterproof Digital Camera
I fished the Teton River yesterday. This particular location is known for rattlesnakes. In my youth that would have been motivation enough to get me to visit this place, but my priorities have changed. I find myself a bit on edge when I'm walking the trails, especially through tall grass and sage. I really enjoy rattlesnakes when I'm aware of them, but nothing gets the heart pounding like being surprised by one. Anyway, I did manage to see and admire one on the way in, which probably kept me on edge. Luckily I wasn't surprised by any Rattlesnakes, although I did see a couple of Gopher Snakes and a Racer along the trail, oh yeah and I caught some nice fish.
While fishing, I found a digital camera half-submerged and covered in green slime. I picked it up and noticed it was a waterproof camera (an Olympus I believe). I turned it on and was blown away that it still worked. I've contacted a local guide service that floats this section of the river to see if it belongs to them or their clients. If not, I guess I'll keep it.
Here's a picture of the rattlesnake:
Great Basin Rattlesnake, Teton River Canyon, ID 2008
While fishing, I found a digital camera half-submerged and covered in green slime. I picked it up and noticed it was a waterproof camera (an Olympus I believe). I turned it on and was blown away that it still worked. I've contacted a local guide service that floats this section of the river to see if it belongs to them or their clients. If not, I guess I'll keep it.
Here's a picture of the rattlesnake:
Great Basin Rattlesnake, Teton River Canyon, ID 2008
posted by Darren at
8:21 AM
6 Comments:
That's a great picture of the snake, but don't you think that's getting a little too close to the snake?
I wanted to get closer, but the snake was getting a bit aggravated.
They're great for fertilizer!!!
Oh please, this guy was so pleasant. All he wanted to do was to get away.
That is an old snake. Beautiful. Did you pick it up?
Uh-huh..my priorities when you were going through the snake phase were what yours are today. Now you see why we were so "unreasonable" and wouldn't let you keep rattlesnakes in the garage! I didn't mind the rubber boa and the python, but rattlesnakes...brrrrrr. (Pat C.)
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