A watchful green tree snake.

[feathers]

Was near a creek hoping for some bird shots, when l noticed this tree snake foraging for stuff on a tree, less than 3 meters away. l didn't want to frighten it by moving, and had my 300mm on, so only got a section of him, when in an instant, it launched itself into the air, straight to the ground, when something small fell into the rockpool next to us, and l think it was hoping it was a critter of some kind to eat. It raised its head up eagerly with some sideways motion,showing it was ready to pounce. Unfortunately it was a false alarm, and it left after a minute or so of intense scrutiny:(

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[Mary Anne]

Love these snakes they are so inquisitive and Thanks for Sharing feathers :2smile:

Last Sunday I was walking on the paved path to the tank as I wanted to water all the pots of flowers faster than with the small watering can.
And who should decide to slither along with me, only a young Eastern Brown about 1.2mts long I watched it till it disappeared in the dead leaves.
Seen a few of these snakes in the garden over the years though I have never been that close to one before. Fascinated I was.

[feathers]

Thanks Mary Anne:) Apparently there has been a spike in snake bites this year with it warming up earlier.:eek:

[nardes]

Great job in capturing these quick moments of action. The snake climbing the tree is a cracker and I like the heads up display in #2.

Nice back story to go with the photos too.:)

Cheers

Dennis

[Gazza]

Both great images, but really liking that 1st, mainly for the colours and patterns on the subject, but also the lighting and texture on the tree

[Mark L]

To much CCing going on here.:D
I like Mary Anne's story.
Last summer I was out looking for birds when an Eastern Brown appeared to my left. It was on clear ground and heading straight towards me. To late to run:(, just stand still and hope I thought. The snake kept coming and about a metre away, and as I was about to panic, it slid down a hole ( I was happy about that :)).

[feathers]

Thanks Gazza,Dennis & Mark:nod: Yes, one eye in the trees looking for birds, the other pointing to the ground:eek:......

[Glenda]

A very pretty snake and he looks great against the tree texture. There's been a few serious snake bites around coastal CQ already this season.

[martycon]

Well posted Feathers, have not seen one in suburbia for years. Brings back memories of them climbing almost smooth trees.
cheers marty

[feathers]

Thanks Lplates & Marty:) see them every so often around the yard in the bushes. Hopefully the bush turkeys keep the dangerous ones at bay.