This is Jabba, my 2.5 year old West African Gaboon Viper. He's one of only three terrestrial snakes in my collection, and the only hot. I've had him since he was a newborn baby, no thicker than my middle finger. Nowadays, he's well over 3 feet long, and about as wide as a 12oz can of pop. It's been fascinating to watch him mature. Besides being stunningly beautiful, these guys have awesome personalities. Upon entering his room, I'm greeted with low, repeated hissing sound, very similar to air being let out of a tire. If I approach his cage at eye level, he'll bob his head up and down, and side to side, as if he's trying to tell me "you better back off, buddy". It really is a sight to see. I don't photograph him very often, because I try to limit my interactions with him due to his incredibly dangerous bite. When I do, though, he rarely disappoints. These are some shots I got of him this morning. Enjoy.
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