Some really good photorealism and animal tattoo artists please!

So here's the deal. I'm getting tattoos (it isn't even a question lol I know I'm getting them, and I'm getting lots!) but the first couple that I want are of a snake (my big boy Maynard, to be exact) and also of a tarantula, so I'm looking for some artists that are good at photo-realistic animals for this. Can anybody give me some recommendations as far as artists? Whether they're in the US or Canada, doesn't bother me. My dad works for Air Canada so travelling is easy for me, and I love to do it, so as long as it's a good artist I don't care where I have to go, I'll get it done eventually!

Thanks :)

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Now if only I could do it on skin...I feel like I would be making a lot more money :)

WOW!! Kristan, those are amazing!! Thanks for sharing them, and if you ever start doing tattoos make sure you let me know! ;) I can't get over that one with the jockey, you've definitely got some amazing talent!

Wow could you do commissions from a photo?

I don't know how hard it would be to get in with this guy... He is supposed to be one of the best for animal stuff.
Mike DeVries