Mark Laita is an advertising and fine art photographer based in Los Angeles. This work is from his project, Serpentine, of which he writes:
‘The sensual attractiveness of snakes, which coexists with their threatening, unpredictable and mysterious nature is truly unique. This dichotomy, in which their beauty seems to be heightened by their danger, and vice-versa, is what I find so fascinating. Add to these contradictions the rich symbolism of serpents and you have a wonderfully compelling subject’.
Malayan Coral Snake
Beautiful Pit Viper
Coral Snake
Emerald Tree Boa with babies
Philippine Pit Viper
King Cobra
Rhinocerus Viper
Mussarana (juvenile)
Red Tail Boa