Meezo Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Going up the switchback climb at Conties 2 weeks ago, I came across a snake sticking it's head out from a mouse hole in the middle of the single track (this was about 3 turns from the top). As I approached, it pulled its head back into the hole. I am not sure if it was a cobra or a mole snake. I did not care to find out either way. I just kept on pedaling... this is a common occurrence here on bikehub
Suidwes Boytjie Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Going up the switchback climb at Conties 2 weeks ago, I came across a snake sticking it's head out from a mouse hole in the middle of the single track (this was about 3 turns from the top). As I approached, it pulled its head back into the hole. I am not sure if it was a cobra or a mole snake. I did not care to find out either way. I just kept on pedaling...And it will be right at that moment that i will beat Greg Minnaar"s time on a decent...
Kranswurm Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 I just don't understand how the snake catcher can hold the snake up with the head so close to him, I'll get so bewerig holding it up so close to me I'll pas out with the puffy falling right on top of meIts not near to himThe camera has affected the perspective.Its big but not so big as it appearsAnyway stop being such a wussIts a snake...so what
HDW Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Going up the switchback climb at Conties 2 weeks ago, I came across a snake sticking it's head out from a mouse hole in the middle of the single track (this was about 3 turns from the top). As I approached, it pulled its head back into the hole. I am not sure if it was a cobra or a mole snake. I did not care to find out either way. I just kept on pedaling... Same has happened to me, at Meerendal. I literally almost shat my pants. F**king worst thing you can imagine.
HDW Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 The camera has affected the perspective.Its big but not so big as it appears Please teach me this photography technique - for (slightly) unrelated purposes.
Stretch Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Please teach me this photography technique - for (slightly) unrelated purposes.See below
The expat cyclist Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 The puff adder average size is about 40 inches (1 meter) in total length but larger specimens up to 75 inches (190 cm) and weighing over 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) with a girth of 16 inches (40 cm) have been reported.The size of the snake is irrelevant to me... It's the size of the bite that matters.
SwissVan Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Please teach me this photography technique - for (slightly) unrelated purposes.Taking pics of your snake and enlarging it could be frowned on, even on Friday
DirtyDan Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 While huffing and puffing up a hill with the sun in my eyes, i almost greeted mr Puffadder , wanting to cross the road. After this incident, i was wide awake on the bike.. Apologies for the bad quality. I am still trying to figure out the Gopro sessions 5 settings and software, for uploads. (Set quality to a higher setting when viewing for clarity) Looks like such a beautiful place to ride!Also, mooi puffy.
deanbean Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 While huffing and puffing up a hill with the sun in my eyes, i almost greeted mr Puffadder , wanting to cross the road. After this incident, i was wide awake on the bike.. Apologies for the bad quality. I am still trying to figure out the Gopro sessions 5 settings and software, for uploads. (Set quality to a higher setting when viewing for clarity) Beautiful snake, is that the road past Longhill? See belowCommonly used by fishermen , taught my daughter this trick with her first bass :clap:
Patchelicious Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Forced perspective.. That snake is nowhere near as big as it looks in that photo. If you follow snakes of south Africa Facebook group you will see photos like this dismissed time and time againIn this case its just shitty photography.
Robbie Stewart Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Reminds me of the Sam Gaze incident In his case, it also happens when he looks in the mirror...
Maaknplan Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 So if the perspective has been skewed, why does the 25litre bucket that is even closer to the camera look like it will not be big enough for that snake.Any snake that is going to fill a 25lit bucket is bloody big
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