Yep, Chuck's got it right. In another forum Nick Mutton is well known for many things but currently his using a white bucket to photograph his snakes apparently shows off the carpets pretty well and realistic. Being imitated is very complimentary and many are trying it. I have used a white sheet and have gotten the same results but my snakes are still small. It must work very well for photographing larger more hostile snakes being contained in the bucket. You can also use white poster board for the floor or something similar then use another large piece of white poster board to wrap around the snake and then photograph it. It could be setup before hand and put the snake in afterward. It's also adjustable to snake size and stores flat anywhere.

Ben, I really like that first holdback baby of SxD. A Treasure!!!!!!:eek:

Charlie S.