Does Snaky mind camera flashes?

GrapefruiTgirl · 09-24-2007, 06:46 PM

The title about says it all

I could likely get better pictures if I used the flash, but haven't read anything anywhere about how snakes might feel about the flash at close range.

Do they care, do you think? Is it pretty much how humans feel about the flash, i.e., it's kinda annoying, but not harmful.
Does it startle them?

How does your snake respond, if at all, and have you got a link or name of somewhere that has useful information about snake eyes?

Thanks

RZL36 · 09-24-2007, 07:05 PM

I've noticed nothing to suggest that it even annoys them in the slightest.

I've noticed my kings being very inquisitive when the camera comes out (cell phone camera of course

). Anyone else have a experience with this?

RD

ssssnakeluvr · 09-24-2007, 07:26 PM

I have had no problems with the flash bothering the snakes. getting them to hold still long enouigh for a photo is the only problem I have had....

Odie · 09-25-2007, 05:14 AM

Of mine Midge seems to be a camera hog right after the first flash

Stripe just wants to sit on the camera

drache · 09-25-2007, 05:19 AM

mine just want to check out the camera

Lori P · 09-25-2007, 05:24 AM

Mine don't even blink. LOL Really, I was wondering the same thing, but even the Puget babies who are totally skittish don't flinch at the flash. Maybe they just think it's lightening... :-)

drache · 09-25-2007, 06:24 AM

I wonder whether there are snakes that stare at the sun for hours

RZL36 · 09-25-2007, 06:42 AM

Yeah Drache, that is a good question. They seem to do it for hours.

I wonder what phisiological attributes they have that make that possible.

enigma200316 · 09-25-2007, 08:45 AM

I also have had no problems with the flash, dosen't seem to matter.....

Thamnophis · 09-25-2007, 11:16 AM

I have made pictures of reptiles with flash during some 35 years and I dare to say that they normally don't care.

09-24-2007, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
GrapefruiTgirl "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 98 Country:	Does Snaky mind camera flashes? The title about says it all I could likely get better pictures if I used the flash, but haven't read anything anywhere about how snakes might feel about the flash at close range. Do they care, do you think? Is it pretty much how humans feel about the flash, i.e., it's kinda annoying, but not harmful. Does it startle them? How does your snake respond, if at all, and have you got a link or name of somewhere that has useful information about snake eyes? Thanks

09-24-2007, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
RZL36 Subadult snake Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shores of Jersey Posts: 331 Country:	Re: Does Snaky mind camera flashes? I've noticed nothing to suggest that it even annoys them in the slightest. I've noticed my kings being very inquisitive when the camera comes out (cell phone camera of course). Anyone else have a experience with this? RD

09-24-2007, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,013 Country:	Re: Does Snaky mind camera flashes? I have had no problems with the flash bothering the snakes. getting them to hold still long enouigh for a photo is the only problem I have had.... __________________ Don www.donsgartersnakes.net

09-25-2007, 05:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Odie "Third shed, A Success" Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 548 Country:	Re: Does Snaky mind camera flashes? Of mine Midge seems to be a camera hog right after the first flash Stripe just wants to sit on the camera

09-25-2007, 05:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 4,219 Country:	Re: Does Snaky mind camera flashes? mine just want to check out the camera __________________ rhea

09-25-2007, 05:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lori P The Purple Snake Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 2,625 Country:	Re: Does Snaky mind camera flashes? Mine don't even blink. LOL Really, I was wondering the same thing, but even the Puget babies who are totally skittish don't flinch at the flash. Maybe they just think it's lightening... :-) __________________ Lori, New Hope Rescue-- rescuing equines and others www.newhoperescueva.com

09-25-2007, 06:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 4,219 Country:	Re: Does Snaky mind camera flashes? I wonder whether there are snakes that stare at the sun for hours __________________ rhea

09-25-2007, 06:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
RZL36 Subadult snake Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shores of Jersey Posts: 331 Country:	Re: Does Snaky mind camera flashes? Yeah Drache, that is a good question. They seem to do it for hours. I wonder what phisiological attributes they have that make that possible.

09-25-2007, 08:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
enigma200316 Basilisk (The King of all Serpents) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: northwestern, PA Posts: 1,896 Country:	Re: Does Snaky mind camera flashes? I also have had no problems with the flash, dosen't seem to matter..... __________________ Justin 1.1 similis 0.0.1 parietalis 1.0 sirtalis

09-25-2007, 11:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Thamnophis "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,316 Country:	Re: Does Snaky mind camera flashes? I have made pictures of reptiles with flash during some 35 years and I dare to say that they normally don't care. __________________ Kousebandslangen.nl - Member of the EGSA It is always advisable to be a loser if you cannot become a winner. Frank Zappa

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