Red belly

Out for a walk with the family ans saw this Red Bellied Black Snake curled up in the undergrowth. Surprisingly he didn't slither off but just watched us lazily. We kept our distance, as he is pretty venemous, and watched him for a while before finally leaving him in piece.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

That's a scary snake. Very brave of you to hang around for a photo!

[Ness Santvoort]

I'm petrified of snakes, but would like to capture one with my camera, I love the focus on his eye and the brilliant detail, and that red belly, amazing, congrats on keeping a steady hand while getting this image,

[Babs]

Wow, that is so close. don't think I would get too close to a red bellied black snake. Great shot.

[Sharon]

Thanks @shepherdmanswife @ness50 @onewing I did had my telephoto lens on but it was still pretty close. I think my kids would have live to take him home as a pet - arghh!

[Elaine]

Sharon what a fab photo, great focus! When we had the brown snake in the house I was petrified, although the diamond python in the garden had lovely markings. Have a great trip, where are you heading to?

[Sharon]

Thanks @elaine55 Brown snake in the house - yikes! We're heading back to the UK for Christmas. It's pretty cold there at the moment so thermals required!

[Elaine]

@goosemanning Sharon I was wondering where in the UK you were going?

[carol white]

Beautifully focused,great detail!!

[Sharon]

Mostly Kent then Dorset @elaine55
How about you?

[Sharon]

Thanks @carolmw

[Elaine]

London, Gloucestershire, Brighton and Hove, Gloucestershire, Brussels

[Sharon]

Wow a very busy time @elaine55 Enjoy and I'll watch out for your photos.

[Elaine]

Thanks Sharon, you too!

[Barb]

wow what a wonderful capture...great detail

[Tricia O'Donnell]

A nasty one a great capture