Captivating Costa Rican Montane Pit Viper in Natural Habitat - Scales - Corey Raffel

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This mesmerizing close-up photograph captures a Costa Rican Montane Pit Viper and showcases the snakes rich coloration as it rests on a mossy rock. The snake's distinctive features, including its robust body and flickering tongue, are beautifully highlighted against its mountainous environment. The snake's namesake pit is clearly seen in front of its eye. The contains a heat sensing organ that helps the reptile find its warm-blooded prey in the dark rainforest environment.
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Close-up of a Costa Rican montane pit viper resting on moss with tongue flicking.
This mesmerizing close-up photograph captures a Costa Rican Montane Pit Viper and showcases the snakes rich coloration as it rests on a mossy rock. The snake's distinctive features, including its robust body and flickering tongue, are beautifully highlighted against its mountainous environment. The snake's namesake pit is clearly seen in front of its eye. The contains a heat sensing organ that helps the reptile find its warm-blooded prey in the dark rainforest environment.