Dekay’s Brown Snake

Dekay's Brown Snake, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Sniff THIS!

A Dekay’s Brown snake tests the winds on a Ward’s sidewalk.

Garter snake, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Sandy Eyes

Fresh from its winter slumber, a Dekay’s Brown snake moves slowly into the sun to help shake off winter’s chill.

Garter snake, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Spotlight

An unlikely mating of a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 macro lens to a full-frame Canon EOS 5DmkII (you’re not supposed to be able to use short-backfocus lenses on full-frame bodies) picks out a Dekay’s Brown snake amongst the dull browns of early spring.


Garter snake, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Leafmaster II

Even in late November, snakes can still be found on the warmer days warming themselves in the low sunlight.

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