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Curiosity Vs. Fear

Curiosity Vs. Fear

The watersnake is one very curious creature, and not even the noise of the regulator's exhaust bubbles would frighten him away. So he let me make several c...
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The watersnake is one very curious creature, and not even the noise of the regulator's exhaust bubbles would frighten him away. So he let me make several close-up portraits!
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OLYMPUS TG-2

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Aperture 32/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 550/100

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Ohrid, MK

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Jul, 2019

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Let's hope divers are not their main food source! Do they often come up for air?

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When they hunt, or when threatened, they can remain underwater on a lungful for up to 20 minutes - unless they become so curious that they come close and inspect - like here. So far, these snakes are no threat at all, and they certainly sense the same with me, so we're good friends!

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