Originally posted by pichaser One good reason to use the big lens is a healthy respect for this one . A beautiful variety I think but such snakes serve to eliminate vermin too .
Yes, snakes certainly help to keep the numbers of mice and rats down. I was standing well back with the 450mm focal length. They can easily strike within a 2 metre distance, but are generally placid. I've seen this species many times and never seen one adopt a strike pose. The only snake I've ever seen do that was a Small-eyed Snake after I nearly stepped on it in a rainforest after sunset.
Originally posted by MikeNArk Red and black go well together, especially in nature. Excellent captures of this beauty.
Thanks! I agree, I think they are beautiful with the combination of black and red.
Originally posted by ToddK Terrific captures Rob. It is a real beauty!
Thanks Todd!
Originally posted by PJ1 Looks to be in very healthy condition. I wouldn't invite it to bite me but I would much prefer it to an Eastern Brown.
Agreed. Eastern Browns are potentially much more dangerous, although I've never seen one behave aggressively. The only snake I've ever heard of being aggressive is the Taipan. I've seen Brown Snakes, Red-bellied Blacks, Death Adders, Tiger Snakes, King Browns, Small-eyed Snakes and many others, but they are either asleep in the sun, or keen to get away.