David Attenborough Observes a Hunting Snake with Night Vision | BBC Earth Science

In the darkness of a New York forest, a Timber Rattlesnake lies in wait. While we see nothing, the snake perceives its world through heat-sensing pits, detecting the thermal signature of a passing mouse. Using infrared night vision, David Attenborough reveals a deadly, high-speed strike that remains invisible to the naked eye. This clip is from Life in Cold Blood (2008). #DavidAttenborough #Snake #Hunting Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx