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Published: 2008-10-09 21:37:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 412; Favourites: 7; Downloads: 0
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אפעה מגוון (Echis coloratus) or painted saw-scaled viper which is a venomous viper species - [link]I found this one during the hikes in the Negev desert.
This is one of the 9 venomous snakes species of Israel.
Beautiful yet dangerous...actually not so scary.
Handheld, Canon PowerShot S2 IS
© 2006 to Gali Lutski
This is not a stock photo so do not use it in any way!
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Comments: 4
Excellent closeup! It sure looks like it's going to bite!
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Heehee, glad you like this one!
No animals and people were hurt during the shooting!
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Nah, there are more than 9 types of venomous snakes in israel, i'm sure you've forgot the lawyers.
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Actually, I think, I forgot more than just the lawyers...lets begin with the politicians, and I don't know when we will finish! Definitely more that just 9 species.
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