Great Basin Gopher Snake

[Kurt Harrigan]

Carson Range, NV. 9-30-25

 

[AlanLichty]

Can't say I have ever seen one of these before. Was this a chance encounter or did you have a clue where to look? Neat capture in either case.

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

Can't say I have ever seen one of these before. Was this a chance encounter or did you have a clue where to look? Neat capture in either case.

It was out trying to warm up in the morning. I see this on occasion but they are never in a spot with a decent background.

 

[AlanLichty]

It was out trying to warm up in the morning. I see this on occasion but they are never in a spot with a decent background.

When it comes to random captures of neat creature features any background will do

 

[JimFox]

Now that's a good capture.

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

Now that's a good capture.

Thank you. First time having a decent chance!

 

[MonikaC]

Nice DoF on that, Kurt!

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

Nice DoF on that, Kurt!

Thank you, Monika.

 

[MonikaC]

Thank you, Monika.

Are you retired yet?

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

Are you retired yet?

Yes, thanks for remembering! Just over a month now......