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Golden-crowned Snake
mr_birdman

Golden-crowned Snake (Cacophis squamulosus)

This is perhaps the prettiest snake in NSW, Australia. A smallish, forest dweller, nocturnal and here, ready to strike. Despite its ferocious appearance, they rarely bite, nor are dangerously venomous. Photographed at night on March 19, this year while spotlighting with a couple of mates. This is with the 100mm Canon EF macro lens, and it's a full frame image. :)
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Habitat
Forests, woodland
Location
Western Sydney, NSW
Date taken
19.03.2011
Scientific name
Cacophis squamulosus
Equipment used
30D, 100mm macro, 430EX flash, manual mode, full frame image, night time shot
delia todd
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That's a cracking shot MrB. Even the forked tongue is clear and sharp.

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