When the snakes fight, they frighten people with their quick attacks and deadly venom.

“Unexpected Encounter: Photographer Krisdian Wardana Captures Two Snakes Locked in Battle in Yogyakarta, Indonesia Backyard”

Upon witnessing this rare spectacle, Krisdian Wardana promptly seized the opportunity to capture a series of invaluable moments as the two snakes engaged in a fierce battle, lunging at each other with great intensity.

These two snakes, one a red-tailed viper and the other a brown snake, are both highly venomous species. While one typically resides quietly in the trees, rarely venturing to the ground, the other is known for its aggressive temperament and ground-dwelling habits.

According to the photographer, the fierce battle between these two venomous snakes may have been sparked by a territorial dispute. They relentlessly lunged at each other, delivering deadly bites without showing any signs of yielding.

While he did not witness the outcome of the deadly confrontation between the two snakes, photographer Krisdian Wardana offered viewers a collection of extraordinarily impressive and rare images capturing the intensity of the snake encounter.

In the wild, snakes engage in combat for various reasons, including competing for mates, territory, food, and to assert dominance over rivals.

Mate competition often occurs within the same species, where males vie for the opportunity to mate with female snakes. This competition can be fierce, with males battling to establish dominance and secure mating rights.

When snake battles extend beyond intra-species conflicts, it’s often driven by hunger. Hungry snakes may venture into the territory of other species in search of food and won’t hesitate to devour weaker snakes of different species they encounter. This can result in intense and sometimes fatal encounters as the stronger snake seeks to satisfy its appetite.

The picture shows two male snakes fighting for the right to mate. Although some mistake these battles for mating dances, they are actually intense confrontations where the snakes compete aggressively for the chance to mate with a female.