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Blue Insularis 8

The Blue Insularis is a venomous pit viper species commonly found in Indonesia. This is a photo of a specimen feeding on a frog, and is taken in a controlled environment. Pit vipers are sensitive creatures and typically only choose to feed on live prey. What is depicted here takes place naturally in the wild.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Indonesia
Camera: ILCE-6500
Copyright: © Chin Leong Teo