Oxybelis fulgidus (Daudin, 1803) - a photo on Flickriver

            When you spend some months in a neotropical forest, you can see a lot of animal species on a daily basis. But there are always days that stand out, because you find something less common. I was not prepared for the spectacular looks of this Green Vine Snake (Oxybelis fulgidus). Its camouflage and speed at which it can move through the trees, make it a dangerous arboreal predator - well, if you're a bird or lizard of course... ;-) Until now one of my absolute highlights in the neotropics. Perhaps the most beautiful snake I ever saw.
   

Taken on: January 12, 2016

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