A monstrous turtle emerges from the muck.
It’s gigantic.
Look closely - a typically-sized Midwestern turtle sits next to its foot.
It must be close to its size-limit, with a possible 30-inch diameter shell and weighing well in excess of 100 pounds. It’s possible that this beast is 40+ years old.
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He likes when i photograph him or take videos🩷🦎
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grim grinning Swamp Ghost
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Western Psammodromus - Lagartixa-do-mato-ibérica (Psammodromus occidentalis)
Alcochete/Portugal (16/11/2023)
[Nikon D850; ∑150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro with Flash Nissin Di 700A; 1/250s; F18; 400 ISO]
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I love tiger snakes. Tiger snakes love harsh lighting conditions. This one took a lot of work to get an acceptable shot.
Western tiger snake, Notechis scutatus occidentalis.
Sky Edwards
2023
Canon R7
Canon EF 100-400 L IS USM
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Hanging out 🦎
Animal: Madagascan Giant Day Gecko - 𝘗𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘴
Taken 12th April 2023, Paradise Wildlife Park, Hertfordshire
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A grand beast arises from the muck, breaking its winter slumber.
It is hard to tell from this photo, but it is an ancient snapping turtle, with a head the size of a man’s fist, and 30-inch shell.
While in warmer climates, this is more common, in the Midwest, with its harsh, killing winters, this is about as large as they get.
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He loves lots of pillows and blankets 🦎🩷😍
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Large Psammodrommus - Lagartixa-do-mato (Psammodromus algirus): juvenile
Cascais/Portugal (5/04/2024)
[Nikon D850; ∑150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro with Circular Flash Nissin MF 18; 1/250s; F22; 400 ISO]
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