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21-May-2022

Western Green Mamba

Highly venomous snake. Adults are 5-7 feet long. If a bite is untreated, the victim eventually dies due to suffocation resulting from paralysis of the respiratory muscles.

Nikon D850 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/250s f/5.3 at 250.0mm iso800 full exif

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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		05-Feb-2023 18:29
L'insieme dei toni di colore e il dettaglio rendono questa fotografia magnifica! Voto Paolo

Zoltán Balogh		28-Jan-2023 09:00
Magnificent image! V

Pierre		29-Nov-2022 15:24
Une formidable photo de ce magnifique serpent sous cette faible lumière! V

Kevin D Warren		19-Nov-2022 14:55
A fitting and effective portrayal, fascinating to see and somewhat chilling.

carabias		14-Nov-2022 14:42
Wonderful focus and color! BV

Fabienne		15-Sep-2022 21:02
WOW, dans cette lumière ce serpent est magnifique. C’est une splendide photo.

Julie Oldfield		20-Jun-2022 15:05
This is fascinating to see. The markings are perfectly captured. V

Dave Petersen Photography		20-Jun-2022 13:42
So dynamic and beautiful with the lighting and colors combining in this mazing capture of something that is so deadly. The pose is riveting and somewhat sinister. VV++

Raf		19-Jun-2022 08:50
Beautiful pose and light on this dangerous snake. V

Danad		19-Jun-2022 08:22
A great closeup with great and sharp details ! V

joseantonio		19-Jun-2022 03:33
wow, what a fascinating capture.V.

Gill Kopy		19-Jun-2022 03:05
What a marvelous shot - the light catches the snake so beautifully V

Arnie Peterschmidt		19-Jun-2022 01:21
A subject best photographed with a long lens, beautiful up-close view.

Dennis Hoyne		19-Jun-2022 00:33
A beautiful shot of this colorful yet deadly serpent!

Neil Marcus		18-Jun-2022 22:23
Sinuous, deadly beauty. "V"

Don		18-Jun-2022 21:51
What a beautiful snake. One might almost be tempted to pick it up ...

janescottcumming		18-Jun-2022 21:44
Dangerous but beautiful. V

globalgadabout		18-Jun-2022 21:44
ace shot showing well it's beauty and wonderful patterns...still, not a likable customer when one thinks about its deadly capabilities..

Carl Carbone		18-Jun-2022 21:35
As usual, beautiful work with these zoo shots. Amazing color and detail.

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