Red Necked Keelback Snake

I was photographing the Neurothemis fluctuans dragon, which I had carefully sneaked up on. But it seemed that I was not the only on intent on a sneak manoeuvre.

This is the second time that I had seen this reptile, so I immediately knew that it was poisonous. I was in no great danger. Only if the snake manages to hold onto the bite for several seconds, would sufficient venom be injected to cause me a problem, the snake being a rear fanged variety.

It is just a reminder why I should not be doing bug safaris wearing shorts and flipflops.

Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.