Timothy Dykes

A small bird standing on top of a sandy ground

The pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius) is the smallest rattlesnake in the world. Adults will generally reach their maximum length of around 16 - 24 inches (40 - 60 centimeters). Unfortunately, their habitats get disrupted by roadways and many of them are killed while crossing roads. Others are killed simply through persecution. The pygmy rattlesnake is venomous; so admire them from a respectful distance.

a close up of a purple flower with a blurry background

a close up of a red flower with a yellow center

Macro photograph of a poppy flower in bloom.

a yellow dandelion in the middle of a grassy field

A dandelion with a spider web growing through grass.

A small mushroom growing through moss on the forest floor.

a close up of two orange flowers with a blurry background

Small poppy flowers blooming in a garden.

A black and white photo of spiny-backed orb-weaver suspended in its web.

A spiny-backed orb-weaver suspended in its web against a warm, green background.