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Post by kenpossum on May 6, 2013 14:50:51 GMT -8
While searching the Throne Cliffs above Oliver for birds, I was spotted by this fellow. Never seen a Yellow-bellied Racer before, and apparently, they are on the endangered list.  This one reared up at me and rattled his head sideways at great speed. I said, "Aren't you supposed to imitate a rattler by shaking the other end? No wonder you are endangered".  "or ... being spring and all, I hope that is not a mating dance!". Best leave that one alone. |
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Post by kestrel on May 6, 2013 15:35:42 GMT -8
Great shots Ken!
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2013 21:13:00 GMT -8
Very nice sighing, Ken.
The western subspecies of Racer (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) is not considered endangered but is considered "of Special Concern" (federal designation) and provincially it is blue listed.
In BC blue listed means "...considered to be of Special Concern (formerly Vulnerable) in British Columbia. ... particularly sensitive or vulnerable to human activities or natural events. Blue-listed taxa are at risk, but are not Extirpated, Endangered or Threatened." (e-fauna BC site)
Still a very good sighting!
Stan
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Post by tmanson on May 13, 2013 16:09:23 GMT -8
Ken: Great shots of this little guy. It's also B.C.'s fastest snake. They don't call it a racer for nothing. I saw one last week at the Desert Centre near Osoyoos. One minute it was there, the next minute, gone!! Cheers, Thor
Thor Manson
Gallagher Lake.
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Post by Gord on May 14, 2013 22:13:59 GMT -8
What a beautiful looking snake. I dont think Ive ever seen one before in the wild or a photo. Thanks for sharing!
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