The Viper Mangroves 🐍

A species of mangroves and coastal forests, the Shore Pit Viper has a reputation for being unpredictable and should be approached with caution. Giving no warning signs, this snake will strike readily at any threat, and its powerful haemotoxic venom can cause serious illness or even kill. By day it can be found resting on low branches one or two metres from the ground. Its colour can vary from a uniform dark grey or purplish-brown to a weakly-patterned brown, with a white stripe along each flank, or even greenish-yellow with dark mottling. The scales are strongly keeled (i.e. ridged).

The species ranges from India and Myanmar, through Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore and Sumatra. I recommend photographing this type of rattlesnake better with an expert handler. I took this photo by snake photoshoot at Sawangan permai Depok. With the guidance from my friend who is an expert and this is not a wild one but has been tame or become a pet. I have to spend 100.000 IDR for that, but save is first 😊 Sources: https://www.ecologyasia.com/ #guidebook #pindlefamily #pindleindonesia #indonesia #mosque #pindle #dank_arif #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulplaces #depok #sawanganpermai #snake #viper #photography #spotphotoindonesia