As I mentioned in a previous post, I saw four different eyelash vipers on the recent trip to Costa Rica — two yellow and two green. You can clearly see the “eyelashes” on this guy. They are actually raised scales above the eyes that are thought to aid in camouflage by breaking up the snake’s outline as it hides among the foliage. I’m not quite sure I get that explanation, but that’s what the experts say. I prefer the myth that the snake will mockingly flash its lashes by winking at victims after a strike. Apparently, this isn’t physically possible, but I still like the sound of it. Either way, eyelash vipers are not aggressive by nature, but if agitated can be deadly. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 105mm macro lens, ISO 1600, f/3.2 at 1/250th of a second
the eye lashes, are used to help keep his eyes moist, and also to keep the and sand out of his eyes, ( in costa ica, it is very hot they also help keep the eyes from getting sun burn.
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the eye lashes, are used to help keep his eyes moist, and also to keep the and sand out of his eyes, ( in costa ica, it is very hot they also help keep the eyes from getting sun burn.
beautiful creature & beautiful shot!
We’ve been here before—-You know of my capacities—-Know that I won’t blink.
Love the layers of soft and sharp focus on this!! Nice work Sean.