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Week 45: Face A Fear, 2021

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“ Red Bellied Black Snake ”

Look what I nearly trod on while I was on my morning walk! Facing it long enough to photograph was more than enough for me! Red bellied black snakes are quite dangerous and are one of the most frequently encountered snakes on the east coast of Australia. They are responsible for a number of ...

Photo Location: Sydney, Australia

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Marcel Goodman Edited 3 years ago

I didn't know they got into the city. Good you had you trusty EOS and long lens. Good of the snake to arrange itself into a nice attitude.

I didn't know they got into the city. Good you had you trusty EOS and long lens. Good of the snake to arrange itself into a nice attitude.

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Marina Brodie Edited 3 years ago

A beautiful creature but not one I personally would want to find in my back garden - here in the UK we have few snakes and many are not poisonous - You have a lovely… more

A beautiful creature but not one I personally would want to find in my back garden - here in the UK we have few snakes and many are not poisonous - You have a lovely country but you can keep your snakes ..... lol

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Liz Moore Edited 3 years ago

Ughhhh....

Ughhhh....

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Cindy Steger Edited 3 years ago

Well done Peter!!! Great full frame composition of this wound up snake. I wonder how long it actually is? That took courage!!

Well done Peter!!! Great full frame composition of this wound up snake. I wonder how long it actually is? That took courage!!

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