Photographing this specimen was such a treat! Herald Snakes are spectacular, with their orange to red lip(not always present though), black brow and cheeks and olive grey bodies mottled with white. Amphibians are their favourite prey, but they will hunt lizards and even small rodents if the opportunity arose. You are most likely to find Heralds in damp and moist habitats, throughout South Africa. They are absent from arid dry regions. This species is mildly venomous. Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia, Overberg, South Africa. #canon #canonmacro #macro #ishootwithorms #bionerds #biodiversity #planning #surveys #support #ecoexploration #snake #snakes #snakesofinstagram #reptile #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram #herps #herpetology #nature #wildlife #southafrica #redlipped #redlippedherald #heraldsnake #crotaphopeltishotamboeia (at Overberg)