Snake photos

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African gaboon viper camouflage blends into the leaves of the forest floor.  This heavy-bodied snake is one of the largest vipers, reaching lengths of 4-6 feet (1.5-2m).  It is nocturnal, living in rain forests in central Africa.  Its fangs are nearly 2 inches (5cm) long, Bitis gabonica
African gaboon viper camouflage blends into the leaves of the forest floor. This heavy-bodied snake is one of the largest vipers, reaching lengths of 4-6 feet (1.5-2m). It is nocturnal, living in rain forests in central Africa. Its fangs are nearly 2 inches (5cm) long.
Species: African gaboon viper, Bitis gabonica
Image ID: 12576  
Southern Pacific rattlesnake.  The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet.  It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length, Crotalus viridis helleri
Southern Pacific rattlesnake. The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet. It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length.
Species: Southern pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis helleri
Image ID: 12585  
Western diamondback rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox
Western diamondback rattlesnake.
Species: Western diamondback rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox
Image ID: 12809  
Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Neotropical rattlesnake.
Species: Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Image ID: 12561  
Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Neotropical rattlesnake.
Species: Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Image ID: 12562  
Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Neotropical rattlesnake.
Species: Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Image ID: 12563  
Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Neotropical rattlesnake.
Species: Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Image ID: 12564  
Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Neotropical rattlesnake.
Species: Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Image ID: 12565  
Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Neotropical rattlesnake.
Species: Neotropical rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus
Image ID: 12566  
Amethystine python.  The amethystine python is Australias biggest snake.  They are nocturnal and arboreal, inhabiting tropical rainforests, monsoon forests and vine forests, Morelia amethistina
Amethystine python. The amethystine python is Australias biggest snake. They are nocturnal and arboreal, inhabiting tropical rainforests, monsoon forests and vine forests.
Species: Amethystine python, Morelia amethistina
Image ID: 12567  
Amethystine python.  The amethystine python is Australias biggest snake.  They are nocturnal and arboreal, inhabiting tropical rainforests, monsoon forests and vine forests, Morelia amethistina
Amethystine python. The amethystine python is Australias biggest snake. They are nocturnal and arboreal, inhabiting tropical rainforests, monsoon forests and vine forests.
Species: Amethystine python, Morelia amethistina
Image ID: 12568  
Amethystine python.  The amethystine python is Australias biggest snake.  They are nocturnal and arboreal, inhabiting tropical rainforests, monsoon forests and vine forests, Morelia amethistina
Amethystine python. The amethystine python is Australias biggest snake. They are nocturnal and arboreal, inhabiting tropical rainforests, monsoon forests and vine forests.
Species: Amethystine python, Morelia amethistina
Image ID: 12569  
Amethystine python.  The amethystine python is Australias biggest snake.  They are nocturnal and arboreal, inhabiting tropical rainforests, monsoon forests and vine forests, Morelia amethistina
Amethystine python. The amethystine python is Australias biggest snake. They are nocturnal and arboreal, inhabiting tropical rainforests, monsoon forests and vine forests.
Species: Amethystine python, Morelia amethistina
Image ID: 12570  
African gaboon viper camouflage blends into the leaves of the forest floor.  This heavy-bodied snake is one of the largest vipers, reaching lengths of 4-6 feet (1.5-2m).  It is nocturnal, living in rain forests in central Africa.  Its fangs are nearly 2 inches (5cm) long, Bitis gabonica
African gaboon viper camouflage blends into the leaves of the forest floor. This heavy-bodied snake is one of the largest vipers, reaching lengths of 4-6 feet (1.5-2m). It is nocturnal, living in rain forests in central Africa. Its fangs are nearly 2 inches (5cm) long.
Species: African gaboon viper, Bitis gabonica
Image ID: 12575  
African gaboon viper camouflage blends into the leaves of the forest floor.  This heavy-bodied snake is one of the largest vipers, reaching lengths of 4-6 feet (1.5-2m).  It is nocturnal, living in rain forests in central Africa.  Its fangs are nearly 2 inches (5cm) long, Bitis gabonica
African gaboon viper camouflage blends into the leaves of the forest floor. This heavy-bodied snake is one of the largest vipers, reaching lengths of 4-6 feet (1.5-2m). It is nocturnal, living in rain forests in central Africa. Its fangs are nearly 2 inches (5cm) long.
Species: African gaboon viper, Bitis gabonica
Image ID: 12577  
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake.  The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas.  It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake. The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas. It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles.
Species: Trans-pecos copperhead snake, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Image ID: 12578  
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake.  The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas.  It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake. The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas. It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles.
Species: Trans-pecos copperhead snake, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Image ID: 12579  
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake.  The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas.  It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake. The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas. It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles.
Species: Trans-pecos copperhead snake, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Image ID: 12580  
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake.  The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas.  It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake. The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas. It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles.
Species: Trans-pecos copperhead snake, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Image ID: 12581  
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake.  The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas.  It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake. The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas. It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles.
Species: Trans-pecos copperhead snake, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Image ID: 12582  
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake.  The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas.  It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Trans-Pecos copperhead snake. The Trans-Pecos copperhead is a pit viper found in the Chihuahuan desert of west Texas. It is found near streams and rivers, wooded areas, logs and woodpiles.
Species: Trans-pecos copperhead snake, Agkistrodon contortrix pictigaster
Image ID: 12583  
Southern Pacific rattlesnake.  The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet.  It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length, Crotalus viridis helleri
Southern Pacific rattlesnake. The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet. It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length.
Species: Southern pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis helleri
Image ID: 12584  
Southern Pacific rattlesnake.  The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet.  It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length, Crotalus viridis helleri
Southern Pacific rattlesnake. The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet. It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length.
Species: Southern pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis helleri
Image ID: 12586  
Southern Pacific rattlesnake.  The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet.  It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length, Crotalus viridis helleri
Southern Pacific rattlesnake. The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet. It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length.
Species: Southern pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis helleri
Image ID: 12587  
Southern Pacific rattlesnake.  The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet.  It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length, Crotalus viridis helleri
Southern Pacific rattlesnake. The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet. It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length.
Species: Southern pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis helleri
Image ID: 12588  
Closeup view of the rattles of an adult Southern Pacific rattlesnake.  The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet.  It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length, Crotalus viridis helleri
Closeup view of the rattles of an adult Southern Pacific rattlesnake. The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet. It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length.
Species: Southern pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis helleri
Image ID: 12589  
Closeup view of the rattles of an adult Southern Pacific rattlesnake.  The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet.  It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length, Crotalus viridis helleri
Closeup view of the rattles of an adult Southern Pacific rattlesnake. The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet. It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length.
Species: Southern pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis helleri
Image ID: 12590  
Southern Pacific rattlesnake.  The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet.  It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length, Crotalus viridis helleri
Southern Pacific rattlesnake. The southern Pacific rattlesnake is common in southern California from the coast through the desert foothills to elevations of 10,000 feet. It reaches 4-5 feet (1.5m) in length.
Species: Southern pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis helleri
Image ID: 12591  
Malagasy ground boa.  The ground boa is the largest boa species in Madagascar, reaching 10 feet (3m) in length.  Its coloration provides excellent camouflage amid rocks, logs and bushy thickets.  It is mainly nocturnal, hunting birds and small mammals, Acrantophis madagascariensis
Malagasy ground boa. The ground boa is the largest boa species in Madagascar, reaching 10 feet (3m) in length. Its coloration provides excellent camouflage amid rocks, logs and bushy thickets. It is mainly nocturnal, hunting birds and small mammals.
Species: Malagasy ground boa, Acrantophis madagascariensis
Image ID: 12594  
Malagasy ground boa.  The ground boa is the largest boa species in Madagascar, reaching 10 feet (3m) in length.  Its coloration provides excellent camouflage amid rocks, logs and bushy thickets.  It is mainly nocturnal, hunting birds and small mammals, Acrantophis madagascariensis
Malagasy ground boa. The ground boa is the largest boa species in Madagascar, reaching 10 feet (3m) in length. Its coloration provides excellent camouflage amid rocks, logs and bushy thickets. It is mainly nocturnal, hunting birds and small mammals.
Species: Malagasy ground boa, Acrantophis madagascariensis
Image ID: 12595  
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