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The Small-eyed Snake, Cryptophis nigrescens, is uniform black or dark grey on the head, back and sides, with a silvery-white opalescent belly and very small eyes. A secretive, nocturnal species, the Small-eyed Snake preys predominantly on scincid lizards. Females produce up to 7 live young. Considered Dangerously Venomous with one reported death. This Adult was about 80cm long.
spotted this guy at Emerald Beach, NSW, Aust!
This photo was “Googled” up by Audubon Magazine (an environmental magazine, published in New York) from my “Bubble Site” and as a result was bought by the magazine and published in their field notes in the July\August 2010 edition. So a sale from an unexpected source. Just goes to show that there is a market for many different images. Tag your images briefly but accurately for the real intended market. 
Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Shutter Speed 1/8
Aperture Value 7.1
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
ISO Speed 100
Lens EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Focal Length 100.0 mm
Comments
Great shot Norm.
you know clmustin I always apprecite your prompt and positive comments. Thanks.
– Normf
This is a fabulous shot both technically and content wise. Love the shine.
Appreciated a lot for your wonderful compliment serendip.
– Normf
Great shot :)
Thank you julie08, appreciated.
– Normf
Wow, excellent capture, lovely framing and exposure. Much braver person than I.
Thanks James, Appreciate your compliments!
– Normf
wow grea details lovely capture
Naveen you’re too kind, thanks!
– Normf
A real beauty.
Thank you bpelkey, thats quite a compliment coming from some who takes the best “flying” fish photo’s i’ve ever seen! Thanks
– Normf
Excellent capture mate, and it looks to be quite content with you taking a shot. Good work. Wayne
Thank you Wayne, I’d read that these snakes will readily strike and are considered dangerous, however this guy didn’t seem to even know I was there! Even when he became aware it seemed to just forget and go about it’s business!! Maybe you need to step on them to make them agitated!!! Thanks for your comment!
– Normf
top shot Well done
Appreciated Michael, looks a little like your tiger@ But not as fearce!
– Normf
NG shot for sure!
– Normf
WOW!!! AWESOME!!! image, will favor and show my grandson. He is nine years old and has a pet corn snake…Jules