We visited friends of ours at their home in Constantia for a sunny afternoon outside by the pool. Before you think that this is the pool to which I'm referring - well, no, the pool in the photo is a little garden rock pool filled with frogs, tadpoles, fish and a plethora of other aquatic critters.
From what I can tell, the little fiend that you see in the rock pool is a very young Lycodonomorphus rufulus, also known as the South African Brown Water Snake. We stood and watched the snake come up every five minutes for a breath of air and then descend below the water, behind a couple of rocks.
The last time we watched him descend I'm not sure that it was out of choice - he was being hounded by a small fish that seemed to be nibbling at his tummy. :)
Jonathan Carter
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWW!!!
Paul
Post authorDid you just “eeeeeewwwww” like a little girl Jonathan? ;)
Jonathan Carter
Yes, and I also pulled a face at it while doing so.
Beverley
Don’t do snakes Paul but I must admit you got a great photo ….
Paul
Post authorYeah, likewise, I’d do them in a warm curry – perhaps.
Friends United
Hi friend, very nice picture!!! Thanks for sharing.
Wish you a very happy week ahead!
Etienne
WOW, nice picture!!