Red-bellied Black Snake displays some of the species' angular qualities. Striking appearance from one averse to striking. As always this one slipped away at first chance.
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Unfortunately only really one way to find out if a snake is "adverse to striking"!!
ReplyDeleteIf in doubt, I gently poke a tripod leg forward. RBBs are bluffers.
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