Meet the brave explorer who takes close-up photos of anacondas hidden underwater in South America
Sensational photos! Meet the brave explorer taking close-up photos of anacondas hidden underwater in South AmericaExplorer Julian Gunther photographs anacondas in South America's tropical Pantanal Wetlands MORE: Incredible footage from the professionals shortlisted for Sony World Photography Awards 2023
Those afraid of snakes may need to look away now.
Amazing images of one of the world's largest species of snake - the anaconda - has been revealed by brave photographer and explorer Julian Gunther, who dives underwater to get within inches of his massive subjects.
>The Texas-based photographer's images show anacondas - some up to seven meters (22ft) - wrapped around branches in tropical waterways Pantanal wetlands in South America. Other shots focus on the snakes' heads, revealing their forked tongues and glassy eyes immersed in the darkness of the water.
Taking Such candid photographs of these creatures requires a lot of planning - and awareness of the warning signs that signal snakes should be left alone. Julian, 44, tells MailOnline Travel: "In order to properly and safely interact with animals of this caliber you need to do a lot of background research into their behavior, tendencies, warning signs etc. ".
It's important to give anacondas an escape route and refrain from getting them stuck, Julian reveals. He says, “Adult humans are not on the anaconda menu. The only reason an anaconda would go after a human would be if you harass it and/or corn...
Those afraid of snakes may need to look away now.
Amazing images of one of the world's largest species of snake - the anaconda - has been revealed by brave photographer and explorer Julian Gunther, who dives underwater to get within inches of his massive subjects.
>The Texas-based photographer's images show anacondas - some up to seven meters (22ft) - wrapped around branches in tropical waterways Pantanal wetlands in South America. Other shots focus on the snakes' heads, revealing their forked tongues and glassy eyes immersed in the darkness of the water.
Taking Such candid photographs of these creatures requires a lot of planning - and awareness of the warning signs that signal snakes should be left alone. Julian, 44, tells MailOnline Travel: "In order to properly and safely interact with animals of this caliber you need to do a lot of background research into their behavior, tendencies, warning signs etc. ".
It's important to give anacondas an escape route and refrain from getting them stuck, Julian reveals. He says, “Adult humans are not on the anaconda menu. The only reason an anaconda would go after a human would be if you harass it and/or corn...
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