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Boomslang (male) One of Africas most deadly snakes, delivering a lethal dose of hemotoxin which fortunately is slow acting, therefore giving a human victim time to seek the anti-venom. Having said this, these are very shy snakes and will only bite if cornered of if you try to catch them. This little beauty I found in a tree on my driveway after investigating the commotion the birds were making. pretty awesome I think!<br />
This one was quite small, roughly a metre long. Dispholidus typus,South Africa,boomslang,reptiles,snakes Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Boomslang (male)

One of Africas most deadly snakes, delivering a lethal dose of hemotoxin which fortunately is slow acting, therefore giving a human victim time to seek the anti-venom. Having said this, these are very shy snakes and will only bite if cornered of if you try to catch them. This little beauty I found in a tree on my driveway after investigating the commotion the birds were making. pretty awesome I think!
This one was quite small, roughly a metre long.

    comments (3)

  1. It is still mind blowing to me, the idea to see such snakes on your driveway! Incredible capture. Posted 10 years ago
  2. superb Posted 10 years ago
  3. Brilliant colors! The most dangerous creatures usually seem to be some of the most beautiful as well. Posted 10 years ago

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The boomslang is a large, venomous snake in the family Colubridae.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Oct 22, 2014. Captured Oct 22, 2014 17:50.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO800
  • 400mm