An Akamata snake is handled during a specialized snake training course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. The nonvenomous snake is native to Okinawa and is known to prey on venomous species such as the habu. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
CAMERA
NIKON D850
LENS
70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8
APERTURE
56/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/200
ISO
64
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