Boomslang - One of the most poisonous African snakes up-close and personal

On our travels, we are always on the lookout for reptiles, especially large or poisonous or even better, both. Staying in de Hoop Nature Reserve in South Africa, we were advised to be cautious when walking around due to the presence of Puff Adders, Cape Cobras, and these guys. Well, we didn't get to see the other two, but we surprised one of these in the lodge garden and enjoyed watching it. Although they are most famous for being tree snakes (the name in Afrikaans means "tree snake"), I was amazed at how quick and agile it was on the ground. It gave me a few thrills when I tried to photograph it!