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Snuffleupagus Art Print
by AnnaJo Vahle
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Snuffleupagus art print by AnnaJo Vahle. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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While walking throught the Enchanted Forest in central Florida a few days ago, this funny creature crossed my path. I stood very still, so as not to... more
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Comments (24)
Artist's Description
While walking throught the Enchanted Forest in central Florida a few days ago, this funny creature crossed my path. I stood very still, so as not to frighten him. He was snuffling around the leaf litter on the ground. He intently searched through the leaves. It was a brief moment before he disappeared into the forest. The nine-banded armadillo is the size if a large house cat. It has a gray to brownish-gray body that is 15-17 inches long. Its tail tail is about 14-16 inches long. It has scaly plates called scutes. They cover its head, body and tail. The plates on its shoulders and rumps are large. There are nine (sometimes fewer) narrow, jointed armor bands on its midsection that let it bend. It has a small, pointed head with a long snout; peg-like teeth and large, pointed ears. Its front feet have large, thick, sharp claws that help it dig and burrow. Its underparts are soft. Although is is covered in armor, it does have a little fur on its body. With so little fur, the nine-ban...
About AnnaJo Vahle
Although born in upstate New York, I grew up mostly in Nevada and California. The fabulous panoramic views of the far west inspired me to begin painting and photographing it’s beauty. I’ve lived in various areas in the states and in Europe but always had the desire to express through painting and photography. While living in the Mediterranean, I was especially influenced by the great Renaissance art and the chiaroscuro work of Caravaggio. I began with oils, worked with a wide variety of mediums but now mostly work in acrylic, oils, and photography. I studied mostly engineering in college but ended up with a degree in Technical Illustration, one in Psychology after several moves and colleges, one in Art Education. My experience as a...
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Seaux-N-Seau Soileau
Wonderful capture and the title made me laugh!!
Constance Lowery
How cool! Wonderful photo. L/F
Sue Bonnar
AnnaJo - you were lucky to see this elusive little fellow during daylight hours. They are fun to watch as they root through leaves - such interesting creatures - wonderful photo!
Joe Bledsoe
great shot these little guys are very hard to see for the most part thank you for sharing f/v
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Joe.
Phyllis Kaltenbach
What a wonderful capture of an armadillo! To me, this is very rare. Thank you for sharing! V/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
It is not as common as it used to be for me, too, Phyllis. It is so difficult to get a decent photo of them.
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Hi Annajo, I always like visiting your site. I just had to look at this up more closely This is quite an unusual and interesting image. The info in your description is highly informative. Thanks for including it. I will keep returning to your site often. F/V
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you for your high praise, Anne-Elizabeth. I hope that you visit often.
Kym Backland
Hello there, I know long time no type! (on my part) anyways love this prehistoric creature! Looks so cool and like he is from a "Mad Max" movie! I've never seen one in person! Great capture... FV.. thanks for all your visits.. sorry I am behind in my replies and such! Hope you are having a wonderful start to June... VF.. until next time!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Always so nice to hear from you, Kym. I totally understand that life gets in the way from time to time. Just now had to rush to get out of the rain, which started just as I set up my easel and paints. Grrrrrr...frustrating to waste those moments when I actually have time and the urge.
John Malone
Very nice work!! V/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, John.
Lori Tambakis
Wonderful capture AnnaJo :)
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Lori.
Bob Orsillo
I like your new friend :)) Awesome capture AnnaJo! V/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
LOL...Thank you, Bob.
Barbara St Jean
Fantastic capture!! Wow, so cool! F/V
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Barbars. It is always exciting to see them and even more exciting when I can get a decent shot of them. They are so shy.
Laurie Search
Oooh, what a great find, and so wonderfully captured, AnnaJo!!!! :)))fv
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, Laurie.
Nick Boren
What a neat shot of this amazing creature AnnaJo... :-) fv
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
They are strange, aren't they? Thank you for your comment and f/v, Nick.
Debbie Portwood
What a wonderful shot! :D You will have to paint him now! :D
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Hahaha...yes...I probably will. Thank you for your visit, Debbie.
Robert Bales
Very nice lighting to really help to make it stand out! voted
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Robert.
Daniel Eskridge
Nice shot! I see these so rarely when I'm out hiking here in GA, that they tend to startle me sometimes as they make kind of a lot of noise. f/v
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
LOL...you are right, Daniel...they are a bit noisy as they sniff around through the leaves.
Deborah Benoit
Great capture!! v
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thanks, Deborah, for both your visit and vote.
Rosalie Scanlon
Great capture, they are usually pretty shy when it comes to photographing them, you did great. voted
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thanks, Rosalie, for the comment and vote. They are shy for certain.
Angela Stanton
An armadillo running free out of a zoo?! And not on Texas! Now that is something to talk about. Wonderful shot AnnaJo! v/f
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Hahah...Yes, we have them around here, too. Sadly, they sometimes are accidentally hit on the roads on occasion.