Extraordinary experience. to watch. The snake had already eaten the head (and horns?) and was up to the impala's shoulders. By the next morning, it was gone.
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rivadock4 80 months ago | reply
Wow, that was something to see. Thanks for sharing this. R&A
hvhe1 80 months ago | reply
Oh Tina, this is such an extraordinary picture!! (and experience). Even Hans, my husband, was marvelled by this picture, and believe me; he doesn't come out of his chair to look at a picture often! According to him, and I quote: the snake will be able to digest horns and hoofs as long as it doesn't have to move fast after eating and can stay in one place for a couple of days to digest. Otherwise there's a possibility his internal organs (stomach) get punctured. But what a wonderful capture of this very extraordinary moment!!
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mcvmjr1971 80 months ago | reply
Amazing capture
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Jiobbe 80 months ago | reply
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jade eagle 80 months ago | reply
crazzy shot...just amazing.....wow....
annikagum 79 months ago | reply
it´s so unbelievable that a snake "enjoys" eating the deer as a whole. would it be comparable getting a camel through an eye (In german saying: Ein Kamel durch ein Nadelöhr) not sure whether that exists in english.
anyway. great kepture! thanks for sharing
Gabriel Horta 76 months ago | reply
What a experience! Great shot! these animals are just wonderful!
antalcura 74 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Samburu, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Mozambique - Moments 71 months ago | reply
You are so lucky to have witnessed this... Thanks for sharing.
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chondro101 [deleted] 60 months ago | reply
great shot,glad all the snake haters havent chirped in....its nice to see people admire these great creatures...
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