I'm still learnin all the lingo for snakes so forgive me if i mess up

I'm actually usin Photoshop MX to edit a pic I have... hopein it turns out good. I don't wanna doctor any pics, just rip out a part of her pattern and make it into a useable background for my page. That link I had works, but its VERY hard to get a contrasting color because of the light/dark pattern to it. the green/dark green will be alot easier to contrast.

-Chris