White-lipped Smooth Snake, Ankarafantsika, Madagascar

Admittedly not the best angle, but it was quick to escape from us. I just love dry forests. Not only do they give good visibility, they also give away the location of escaping wildlife that would otherwise remain unnoticed.

I identified this snake using John Sullivan's excellent "Wild herps" website:
http://www.wildherps.com/species/L.torquatum.html#4/28/2007