Species: Chrysopelea ornata

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

Video recording type: NTSC standard (30 Hz)

Playback rate: real-time

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

Additional comments: During the acceleratory phase, the latter half of the snake's body is stationary on the branch. After becoming airborne, the snake pitches downward into a nose-down position.

©1999–2003 Jake Socha. You may use this video footage for non-publishing purposes without permission (though I would appreciate an email). For any other use, please obtain permission from Jake Socha.