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Crypsis Challenge #9 Reveal
Looks like all commenters easily spotted the snake in this photo.
January 18, 2011 | Gandoca-Manzanillo NWR, Limon Province, Costa Rica
It’s about a third of the way from the top right. Here’s a closer shot from roughly the same angle.
Closeup of eyelash viper on tree trunk
As Andrea J determined, this is an eyelash viper, Bothriechis schlegelii. It’s difficult to pick up an ecotourism brochure in Costa Rica and not see a picture of the yellow variety of this species.
Look out for a separate post on this individual with many more photos.
Oh, and don’t worry, I kept a respectful distance. This encounter reminded me why I always carry around a teleconverter.
Posted in Crypsis Challenges
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Young Rattlesnake
January 31, 2010 | Tupaciguara, Minas Gerais, Brazil
I haven’t yet driven MG-223 that leaves Tupaciguara in the direction of Araguari at night without seeing a snake crossing the road. Here’s the most recent one I spotted, which I assume is a young rattlesnake. It’s small, maybe 6 inches or so, and it looks like it has a button at the end of its tail.
My real dilemma when I spot one is whether or not to stop and risk getting hit by another vehicle. At any rate, I’m definitely in a hurry to get a photo and get back up to speed.
Posted in Featured Photos
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Reptile Day 2010 at Fernbank Museum
Fernbank Museum, a local natural history museum, opened in Atlanta in 1992. Its predecessor, the Fernbank science center, opened in 1967 and remains open today.  I have vivid memories of visiting the science center as a school kid. They both grew out of an effort that began in 1938 to preserve what had become known as Fernbank forest, 65 acres of old-growth urban Piedmont forest.
Fernbank Museum Entrance
I had been wanting to check out a special gecko exhibition at the museum. When I saw yesterday would be Reptile day, I knew it was time to visit. As a bonus, I saw online that there would also be a special exhibition of nature photography by local photographer Bill Harbin.
Posted in Outstanding Outings
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