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Realised that I never posted this picture here. I know that there are quite a few people that love these snakes on this forum.

This picture was taken at night in the conduct of a herpetological survey of Khao Phanom Benja Wildlife Sanctuary in Krabi Province, Thailand. This specimen is ca. 2 metres long and a series of pictures were taken over a period of almost 5 minutes. This picture was taken by leaning over and using the tree for balance. During this time, it appeared confused, moved about, but never hissed, hooded or showed any other aggressive or defensive behaviour.

This area is off limits to the public at night time and even the survey party had to be escorted by the park staff.

Michael

Thanks Michael! That's a great shot and a cool story behind it; what a unique and amazing experience that must have been.

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center

>>Realised that I never posted this picture here. I know that there are quite a few people that love these snakes on this forum.
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>>This picture was taken at night in the conduct of a herpetological survey of Khao Phanom Benja Wildlife Sanctuary in Krabi Province, Thailand. This specimen is ca. 2 metres long and a series of pictures were taken over a period of almost 5 minutes. This picture was taken by leaning over and using the tree for balance. During this time, it appeared confused, moved about, but never hissed, hooded or showed any other aggressive or defensive behaviour.
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>>This area is off limits to the public at night time and even the survey party had to be escorted by the park staff.
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>>Michael
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

Sorry, I got my locations mixed up. The Ophiophagus hannah was photographed at Khao Phra Bangkram Wildlife Sanctuary. Khao Phanom Benja is a National Park in which there was also a survey conducted.
Michael

Great stuff Michael, kings are incredible animals and the from the field information and pics. are really interesting. Ernie Eison
westwoodreptiles.com