Antaresia stimsoni (Stimson's Python) #1

Dennis Gay

Antaresia stimsoni (Stimson's Python) #1

THE SUBJECT:
This beautifully marked snake is a very fine specimen of Antaresia stimsoni (Stimson’s Python), a native of Australia.

THE LOCATION:
The photograph was made during an annual event held between the Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club and the North Coast Herpetological Group called ‘Snakes Alive!’ We meet at a property owned by one of my fellow camera club members at Kundabung between Port Macquarie and Kempsey, NSW, Australia, for a photographic session with all their various reptiles and a BBQ. (No, we bring out own meat!)

THE MAKING OF ‘Antaresia stimsoni (Stimson’s Python) #1’:
No, it is not my hand holding the little Python, the hand belongs to the owner. I needed both hands to hold and operate the Fuji S5500. Of all the reptile lovers there that day, this big burly man was the most gentle and loving of them all. The way he handled his prized pets and spoke to them and about them was so nice to see and hear. He had to keep a gentle hold of this serpent’s tail as it had warmed up in the sun and was a bit frisky.
Fuji S5500: High resolution jpg; Macro, 1/125sec @ f/2.8,ISO100, Hand held.
Photoshop CS.

Visit the Amphibians & Reptiles collection in my BubbleSite Gallery for more sibilant serpents.

Enjoy!

SNAKES
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Antaresia stimsoni

Liasis olivaceus

Pseudonaja textiles

Morelia spilota cheynei – Sanke-eye

Morelia spilota cheynei

Oxyuranus microlepidotus

Boiga irregularis

Antaresia stimsoni (Stimson's Python) #1 belongs to the following groups:

Herpetofauna of Australia Available for sale as

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Antaresia stimsoni (Stimson's Python) #1 by Dennis Gay
Antaresia stimsoni (Stimson's Python) #1 by Dennis Gay
  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Wow!! I love this one.

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day Prasad,

    Good to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring this little Aussie python.
    Thank you very much for being first to spot this one and to leave such an encouraging “Wow!!...” wrap for my efforts that day.

    GB
    Dennis

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    beautiful capture, lovely snake

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Kate,

    Good to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring this little Aussie python.
    Thank you very much for being first leaving such an encouraging “beautiful…” wrap for my efforts that day.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Dennis, I am petrified of snakes, but this is presented so beautifuly…amazing clarity and fine detail with excellent color….my heart actually skips a beat when I even look at a photo of one…but, I keep looking…..they are so beautiful…..superb description which compliments your work as always…thank you!

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Joyce,

    Good to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring this little Aussie python.
    Thank you very much for being first leaving such an encouraging “…amazing…” wrap for my efforts that day.

    I just happy to be able to do what I do and show you my part of the wrodl through my eyes. So glad to see you enjoying the show.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Judith Winde

    Judith Winde

    Excellent shot, Dennis! Having the man’s hand in the photo adds perspective by which which we can gauge the snake’s size. Beautiful markings on the snake, also. Nice job!

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Judith,

    So nice to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring the reptiles on show.
    Your ”...Nice job!” wrap for this little Aussie python is very encouraging and most appreciated.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Snakes are not my ‘thing’ at all – but I can appreciate the immaculate job you have done in capturing the detail here Dennis.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Rosalie,

    So nice to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring the reptiles on show.
    Your ”...immaculte job…” wrap for this little Aussie python is very encouraging and most appreciated.

    If you can see beauty in a flower and a miracle in a new born baby then you have a love and appreciation of Nature. Snakes are yet another of Nature’s miraculous creations which have their place in the world and hold their own beauty. Look past your fear and look for the wonder of it all. 8-)

    GB
    Dennis

  • Maximus

    Maximus

    Dennis a beautiful capture of a snake that not many would know about, the stimsoni is very pretty. :)

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Max,

    So nice to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring the reptiles on show.
    Your ”...beautiful capture…” wrap for this little Aussie python is very encouraging and most appreciated.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Wow, thats one nice Stimmy..

    Any info on its locale? Looks like a WA

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Steve,

    So nice to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring the reptiles on show.
    Your “Wow…” wrap for this little Aussie python is very encouraging and most appreciated.

    From what I have read this species is very widespread across Australia and vary quite a lot in colour and patterns. They are also mistaken for the Childrens Python.
    Have a read of my narrative and “do a Google” and you will find out all you want to know. 8-)

    GB
    Dennis

  • pryere

    pryere

    Great job once again Dennis, I love snakes, it looks fine against that stump.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Pryuere,

    So nice to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring the reptiles on show.
    Your “Great job…” wrap for this little Aussie python is very encouraging and most appreciated.

    GB
    Dennis

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Perfect little snake Dennis!!! Lovely colours and markings!!!

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Deb,

    So nice to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring the reptiles on show.
    Your “Perfect…” wrap (and all your !s), for this little Aussie python is very encouraging and most appreciated.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Yeah I know mate, I actually keep a couple of them from WA and the markings are simialr.

    Once you have seen a few of each species you can start to tell, Stimsoni have much nicer patterns than Childreni, Maculosus are also in the Anteresia complex but are also quite different.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    Thanks for the extra info mate.

    GB
    D!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    fantastic capture Dennis! great composition give a good idea of the size of this amazing little guy!

  • Dennis Gay replied

    G’day Gerry,

    So nice to see you at “Snakes Alive!” admiring the reptiles on show.
    Your “Fantastic…” wrap for this little Aussie python is very encouraging and most appreciated.

    GB
    Dennis

  • MickThow

    MickThow

    Stunning

  • Dennis Gay replied

    Ciao Mick.

    Thanks very much indeed for your succinct yet encouraging and supportive “Stunning” comment for this lovely li’l Python.
    Once again my thanks too for adding this cute serpent to your favourites.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Baynanno1

    Baynanno1

    Great shot of this little one.

  • Dennis Gay replied

    Cheers BAYNANNO!

    Welcome to Kundabung and the ‘Snakes Alive!’ day.
    Many thanks indeedy for your generous and encouraging “Great…” comment for this man-and-his-pet-snake study.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Dennis Gay replied

    PS: My warmest thanks for adding this li’l serpent to your favourites collection.
    GB
    D!

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