I was lying on my front using my macro lens, but every time he looked at me he came slithering over to me to taste my lens! Far too close for comfort. He was huge and too heavy for me to hold! Great experience though.
We used to "babysit" my daughter's boy friend's albino python, so I know how beautiful they are! I wish, back then, I'd thought to get photos like this! Just stunning!
I admire what you are doing for photography with this snake and the other reptiles. Each shot surpasses anything I could imagine. Fabulous portrait -- you make him look handsome!