Great capture but looks like the face of the snake is oof? =( You should've focused on the snake's face, the curve of the body would've taken care of itself, then again who am I to say that when put in front of a snake!!!!!! lol
While my fear of snakes want me to vote this a 1, it is a wonderful representation of the challenge! Because I find the branch in the forground a distraction - 9 for me! :)