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Fer-de-lance | Bothrops asper 🐍 Here I am photographing one of the most dangerous snakes in Central and South America—the fer-de-lance. Known for its potent venom and aggressive nature, this snake is responsible for the majority of snakebite incidents in its range. This particular individual was one of the smaller fer-de-lance we encountered during our night walk—six in total, with several being much larger. Because of its smaller size, I was able to get in closer and take advantage of my diffu