Wildlife photographs by Yvonne van der Mey

Photographs of Reptiles, Monitors and
others by Yvonne van der Mey

I have to admit that most of the subjects in this category scare me a whole lot. If I see a snake up close, I just freeze, which of course is not always the best solution. Once out in the bush I had two choices: to walk at the side of a river, where huge Nile Crocodiles were resting, or to walk on the side of the bush, where a pride of lions was very close. Without a second of doubt I chose the lions. On the other hand, reptiles are fascinating animals and very beautiful too. So every time I get the chance, I will work with them. I just have to concentrate a bit harder on keeping my hands steady.

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Nile Crocodile © Yvonne van der Mey

Huge Nile Crocodile © Yvonne van der Mey Young Nile Crocodile © Yvonne van der Mey Nile Crocodile waiting for prey © Yvonne van der Mey

Nile Crocodile after a turtle © Yvonne van der Mey

Nile Crocodile on a sandbank © Yvonne van der Mey Leopard Tortoise © Yvonne van der Mey Chameleon © Yvonne van der Mey

Nile Monitor © Yvonne van der Mey

Rock Python © Yvonne van der Mey Black Mamba © Yvonne van der Mey Mozambican Spitting Cobra © Yvonne van der Mey


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