Thursday, April 21, 2011

R IS FOR REPTILES: THE A-Z CHALLENGE.


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R IS FOR REPTILES!

THE A-Z CHALLENGE.




Reptiles! I love them. Lithe, sinewy, cool bodied, scaly yet sensually smooth, they absolutely fascinate me. I adore picking up a lizard, or even better a snake. The way their strong, muscular body glides and twines around my arms or neck, around my body is just so exhilarating. I love it! I'm a snakeman!                                          In Varanasi, I was picking up this cobra when my wife snapped this pic. Yeah, I know the snakecharmers snakes have all had their fangs removed, so I was perfectly safe.... After I had played around with this reptile, I asked the guy how long he'd been doing his act..




"Not very long Sir. This is new snake. Soon to get him fixed"



Oh dear!






Do you reckon he was telling the truth or scaring me?!

Here is another reptile -




Tuatara, New Zealand's ancient reptile.
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6 comments:

Louise said...

haha...I rather like snakes/reptiles too...not sure I'd go near a cobra though.. : )

Red Nomad OZ said...

Was he telling the truth or scaring you?? Probably both, haha!!

Check out the world's BIGGEST reptile on my blog!!

Jessica Brant said...

Jim,

crazy story... I hate things that slither... You are to brave....

Savira Gupta said...

Jim....with your wall of positivity how could you allow such a thought! I still like you though

Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.com said...

Okay Jim, you said S was for snakes! Not a nice way to start my morning...major 'snake' phobia going on here and reading your description...well, very detailed in wording :)
Still, have to love your photos:)

English tips said...

I also love snakes on their habitat...lol, becareful for rattlesnake they are venomous. I'm just kidding of course, it's really enjoyable visiting your blog and of course I thumbed up every time I see a new entry, very informative, thanks. Carlos. from Brazil