Snake's tongue by gosia

Snake's tongue

It is a tiger snake and his long, forked tongue. That tongue is not venomous but is actually a chemical brush used to transfer molecules to the organ in the roof of the mouth, where the snakes' sense of taste and smell is located. A widely forked tongue increases the ability of a snake to track its prey.
You did well to catch the snake with tongue visible. I would keep a distance from these creatures, but that's me. I admire snake catchers.
April 30th, 2021  
Yes you have done well to capture this snake!! How far away were you?
April 30th, 2021  
So well timed and captured !
April 30th, 2021  
such a magnificent close up with amazing detail!
April 30th, 2021  
A little bit scary! Good capture though.
April 30th, 2021  
oh perfect timing - yes snake tongues are incredible aren't they
April 30th, 2021  
I thought it was a toy snake :-)
April 30th, 2021  
Oh my you look close!
April 30th, 2021  
wow, awesome close up
May 1st, 2021  
Kat
Great timing and capture
May 1st, 2021  
Great close up.
May 1st, 2021  
Great shot!
May 1st, 2021  
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