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Published: 2008-08-17 21:43:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 462; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 8
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The red tailed ratsnake is an arboreal species. They are also known as the red tailed racer, and watching them traverse their treetop domain, it is easy to see why. I have seen these snakes (up to six feet in length with about a 1 inch diameter body) suspend themselves from a branch and, with half of their body in mid air, move freely in all directions in order to pass between separate branches/trees. Their muscle structure must be superb.Red tailed rat snake.
Gonyosoma oxycephalum
Paignton Zoo.
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Very beautiful snake.. Great focus and composition too.. well done.
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Thank you. I'd love to add one to the family, but they are quite aggressive. It would take time and effort to get it used to being handled. Maybe after uni.
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Aww, maybe is not a good idea.
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the clarity and focus of this image are great, i love the colour of the snake too.
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Very nice! really sharp and vivid colours
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Thank you mate. And cheers for the
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I wish I could get a snake in such a great posture. Mine are alway just lying on the floor haha xx
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A lot do, this species are quite active a lot of the time. Plus they make good subjects because they are so beautiful.
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snakes beautiful .. small.. big... i just adore them. xx
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