Coastal Taipan is a photograph by Miroslava Jurcik which was uploaded on February 3rd, 2017.
Coastal Taipan
This is a dangerously venomous species with strongly neurotoxic ... more
Title
Coastal Taipan
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph
Description
This is a dangerously venomous species with strongly neurotoxic
venom. It possesses the third most toxic land snake venom known. Many human deaths have resulted from bites by this species. If bitten, apply first aid and seek urgent medical attention.
This species is active during day and also in early evening during hot weather.
The Coastal Taipan is usually light olive to dark russet brown but sometimes dark grey to black. The head has an angular brow and is lighter coloured on the face. The eye is a reddish colour. The belly is cream and usually marked with orange or pink flecks. This species grows to 2.9 metres
This picture was taken at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, behind glass and I hope I never meet him face to face !!
Uploaded
February 3rd, 2017
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Comments (16)
Laura D Young
Gorgeous work, Miroslava! Love the composition and closeup view into this creature's world. l/f/p
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Very striking capture of this deadly friend from Creation!! i don't know why but i think of Adam and Eve from the bible story when i see this image!! L/F
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “The Grayscale Outdoors” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Skip Willits
Not my favorite subject, but a fine image none the less. Well done.
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
It took me years to get over my fear of snakes, now I admire them for their beauty and even hold one big one !! :)
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