Banded Brown Tree Snake

Artist: Adam Gormley
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Banded Brown Tree Snake

Banded (Northern) Brown Tree Snake. I love the “gecko” type eyes on these snakes, but they are not for loving pets. these can get very aggressive with several strikes to a victim if they feel threatened. They are a venomous snake, however their venom fangs are set in the back of the mouth, so it takes a rather large one to inject venom into a human.

This species was introduced to Guam in WWII, and since had multiplied into huge numbers, seriously threatening the bird fauna there. This is one of the only reptile species that became an introduced pest anywhere in the world.

Canon 50D, 85mm. Sydney Wildlife World, Darling Harbour. Available Large! :)

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Jonathan Bartlett

Great shot Adam!
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much mate, appreciated :)
MickThow

Stunning shot well done
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much Michael :)
Kimberly Peers

It is a shame that a beautiful reptile is such a pest. I love the colors and yes the eyes are, well they don’t look as nasty as he apparently is. Great Job!
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much Kimberly :)
John Peel

Excellent, Adam. Your time in Sydney has certainly been constructive
Adam Gormley replied

For sure John, filled up 3 8gb cards.. Hehe! Thanks for the comments mate! :)
Gene Walls

Excellent photo, Adam! Your superb write-up just as impressive!
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much Gene, appreciated mate :)
BarbaraManis

Wonderful work, Adam, I love the eyes also. Thanks for the info!
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much Barbara :)
joyousmoon

Don’t care for snakes, but wonderful capture!
Adam Gormley replied

Hehe, thanks a bunch Pamela :)
Wanda Raines

Wonderful sharp image.
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much Wanda :)
laureenr

Great shot Adam. Beautifully captured.
Adam Gormley replied

Thank you Laureen!! :)
Suzanne D Jaes...

Great capture Adam…. :)
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks Suzanne! :)
JennyDean

nice shot Adam.
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks Jenny! :)
Vanessa Anderberg

Great capture…very nice color here
Adam Gormley replied

Thank you very much Vanessa! :)
Brandy Bentz-J...

He may be a pest, but he’s still a beauty….excellent photograph :)
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much Brandy :)
James Drago

this is a frightening shot! looks like the snake is about to leap out towards you.
great work!
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much James mate! :)
janeymac

brilliant capture of him he has got cute eyes !!
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks Janey :)
Sooty6

Has harmful as they may be, I still cannot stop looking at their beauty.
Great shot Adam.
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much Sooty :)
Auntymazza

Good one Adam, they still give me the willies
Adam Gormley replied

Hehe, thanks Auntymazza :)
John44

Youre the man adam .. in making a close and darn good shot of this ?? well ‘nasty’ creature..:-)
You know .. we have MANY nature programs from AUSSI land .. started years ago with : BushTucker man
And than Steve the Crock wrestler and lovely wife ? Terri or Sherry ? .. Strange and tragic he was killed by a stingray..
Lately we have this bearded sort of bloke / chap who wolks bare feet trough the outback for us .. the watchers..
Oh .. and here I got caaried away.. Ever seen your Aussie ” Wolf Creek ’’ ? A real horror.. got nothing to do with RB.. but still
Cherio Adam.. and again .. a ‘killing ’ shot here
John
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks John for the lovely comment mate! It’s a real shame about Steve Irwin, he was an idol in my growing up and lead me to nature and conservation. I’m sure he touched well over a billion souls with his passion and work.

Have a good one mate, Crikey!
naturelover

Not a snake fan- but good to see one so close and so perfect- great capture!!!!
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much for the comment :)
bubbleblue

Great shot Adam, love the colours and markings.
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks so very much Joy! :)
bdazzled

I love snake photos – and this one is a beauty – :-)
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much, appreciated :)
Finny

Love this one Adam
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much Finny! :)
Paul Ramnora

Fascinating info! ;-)
Adam Gormley replied

Thanks very much Paul :)
Vincent von Frese

Great picture of a great snake!
Steve Sass

nice work mate!