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Second Nature
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24.01.2022 We had a blast in Rocky, blessed with great weather and fishing!
23.01.2022 Zac Hunt with a clean model.
19.01.2022 Liam getting stuck into some fingermark!
19.01.2022 Nick in his element!
18.01.2022 Cant complain when this is the average size coming into the boat - Mick
15.01.2022 Jack with a nice threadie from our trip!
13.01.2022 WHEN A WILD 6 FOOT TAIPAN IS AT YOUR FEET, WHAT DO YOU DO!? (with commentary) Coastal Taipans (Oxyuranus scutellatus) are among the most venomous, agile and ale...rt large snakes in the world. They arguably present snake handlers in Australia with the most danger when they need to be caught for relocation or handled. With a total length of 3m and a fang length of 12mm, they are a formidable snake to get on the wrong side of. While filming a wild Coastal Taipan in North Queensland, my self and fellow wildlife photographer and friend Steve experienced some heart racing and fascinating behaviour. Steve positioned himself in the gully ahead of the Taipan, hoping to capture some close up footage as it cruised past, however it had other plans. As the snake approached it decided to investigate a small gap under Steve’s left shoe - most likely looking for a place to shelter as they prefer not to remain exposed for too long. When Steve moved slightly the snake began to investigate him further, flicking its tongue curiously to gather his scent and determine if Steve was a threat to it. Once the Taipan recognised that Steve wasn’t a threat, it simply moved off to go about its business. As reptile photographers we have encounters with wild snakes like this all the time, so we were thrilled to capture this on film in order to show the public that, venomous or not, snakes aren’t out to get you. They are simply looking for food, shelter, water, and a mate to breed with during breeding season, similar to any other wild animal. Encounters with humans are avoided, as they perceive us as large predators. Snakes only bite out of fear or food. We are too large for them to eat so the only logical reason for snake biting is out of self-defence. If you remain calm around snakes, or simply remove yourself from their vicinity they will go back to living their lives and trying to avoid us.
10.01.2022 Degani Allenstown kept us going with excellent coffee and meals, definitely worth going in and seeing Cameron and the team, also whos keen for the release of our new caps?
08.01.2022 Corey Platt sorting out a local Snapper.
04.01.2022 SN crew Corey Platt and Simon Whitworth on the hunt for big Threadies.
03.01.2022 Zac Hunt with a nice salty.
03.01.2022 Charlie getting it done in his local!
01.01.2022 Corey Platt slaying the local waters!
