This image shows the rainbow-petroleum like sheen of it'sskin. Perhaps s/he had recently moulted. We are very pleased to have spotted a few of these magnificent beasts at LCO over time as they are becoming increasingly rare. The problem being that, at a glance, their pattern might be confused with that of a venemous snake species, such as the Fer-de-Lance viper (and local people take no chances!)and also that they have an unfortunate habit of eating people's chickens!
