Skaapsteker feeding on mouse. c


Posted by Gavin Falck on Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:50 pm

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Canon 80D, Canon 18-55 lens with extension tube.
The Skaapsteker is a common southern African mildly venomous snake.  The name, translated from Afrikaans, means sheep biter, which is somewhat of a false accusation, given this snakes small size and weak venom.
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by Ron Day on Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:57 pm
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Super capture of this mouse-eating behavior, Gavin!
 

by Tom Whelan on Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:08 pm
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Excellent behavior image - well done.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Oct 21, 2020 6:35 pm
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Excellent behavior shot. Pretty markings on that snake.
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by matty on Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:33 am
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Super the moment caught.. my compliments :wink:
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by Darren5907 on Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:00 pm
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such a powerful image.
 

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