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Bothropoides jararaca
Venomous snake responsible for most of bite accidents in Brazil. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bothrops_ja...
Atlantic forest
Despite being famously known as an agressive species, this and all others I've encountered never tried to strike me, instead when I come closer for headshots they always turn away and flee. This was one of the biggest I've seen, slithering slowly parallel to the trail I was in, after walking past it to try taking frontal close-ups, it got scared and bolted away crossing the trail and disappearing in the vegetation. This one is also more yellow than they usually are, they use to be more dull in color.
Spotted on Mar 20, 2013
Submitted on Jun 13, 2013
1 Comment
Great series and nice detail!