The Garter Snake is common in Vancouver and throughout most of North America. It is the only snake in Alaska. This particular one was photographed in Campbell River Valley, it was about 80cm long. These snakes are completely harmless to humans, the worst they do is produce a nasty smelling musk if you try to pick it up. You will want to wash your hands - but the smell doesn't wash off easily and it is really foul!
The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:
Nikon D300
2009/05/03 12:08:48 PM
Color
Data Format: RAW (12-bit)
Compression: None
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)
Lens: VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm F/2.8 G AF-S ED
Focal Length: 105mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Matrix
1/160 sec - F/10
Exposure Comp.: -2/3 EV
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Sensitivity: ISO 640
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)
Hue Adjustment: 0
Gerald & Irmgard Carter
White Balance: 5260K
AF Mode: AF-C
Tone Comp: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: None
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off