Species: Chrysopelea ornata

Size: snout-vent length=75 cm, mass=109 g

Video recording type: NTSC standard (30 Hz)

Playback rate: 50%

Description: Front view of a C. ornata J-loop takeoff

Additional comments: Prior to takeoff, the head moves laterally, during which the snake may be identifying its landing location. During the entire takeoff, he head's oritenation remains relatively constant, bu the body reorients from a vertical to horizontal posture.

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