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The way the texture of the skin is rendered is great - subtle, not too punchy but not too flat either. The eye seems really to be looking back, giving a nice bit of connection and yet fear (maybe because I am not comfortable around snakes)... The tongue icing on the cake.

This snake does not appear to be as friendly as the little green snake on which I just commented! Great detail and light. He seems a little curious but mostly on guard and ready to let you know this is his territory! I'd back up slowly and head out of there if I saw this guy! Very well done! Thank you for sharing. :)