Photo: Charming a Cobra in Colombo

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  Shalu Sharma

  11 years ago

  Aaah the snake charmer. We’ve got a lot of those in India too, Sri Lanka is not that much different. But must say these cobra’s are amazing to look at. Deadly it may look they are indeed amazing creatures.

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    Mark Wiens

    11 years ago

    Thanks Shalu, I agree, fierce looking, but such incredible creatures.

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  Caanan @ No Vacation Required

  11 years ago

  Not to be a wet blanket, but I have heared that many times these snakes have their mouths sewn shut. Since many people believe the tongue holds the venom, the snakes have just enough space so that their toungues can come out. Of ocurse, this means the snakes can’t eat, so they die quickly.

  KInda depressing. 🙁

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    Mark Wiens

    11 years ago

    Hey Caanan, I’ve heard, and been hearing some similar things… Didn’t know at the time, but yah, kinda depressing to hear that.

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  Turkey’s For Life

  11 years ago

  That’s a fantastic photo. I know so because I am absolutely terrified of snakes and this pic has just given me the shivers! 😉
  Julia

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    Mark Wiens

    11 years ago

    Thank you Julia, good thing this snake is just in a photo!

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  JPM (Lotus Artichoke)

  11 years ago

  Nice one! I’ve seen a bunch of street-side snake charmers in India… they’re pretty funny, aren’t they? What’s even spookier are the ear-cleaner guys!

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    Mark Wiens

    11 years ago

    Hah, yah! I’ve never been to India, but I’ve seen some ear cleaners, and I agree, I’m so scared of doing that… one slip and oops, no more hearing for you.

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  Arti

  11 years ago

  This shot looks so Indian!! Wonderfully captured!
  Have a nice day Mark 🙂

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    Mark Wiens

    11 years ago

    Thanks Arti! I’m getting closer and closer to India… hopefully soon!!!

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