An adult Red-lipped herald Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia) in a defensive striking pose

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Size: 7632px × 5088px
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Photo credit: © Craig Cordier / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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