Laita says one of the most beautiful snakes he photographed was the beautiful pit viper. 

"It’s named that for a reason," says Laita. "It’s a very unusual mix of colors in an animal."

Here it is shown just after feeding, with a visible bulge in its belly. 

Beautiful Pit Viper
Trimeresurus venustus

• Distribution: Southern Thailand
• Habitat: Jungle, limestone mountains, rubber plantations
• Length: 1.5 to 2.5 feet