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Snake II

Snake II holds a special spot for us, a small island of coral on an otherwise sandy expanse. We love dropping onto the top of the reef, seeing it rise sharply from the sand at 17 metres. It’s a busy place, even though it’s compact. You'll often find big schools of blacktail chromis shimmering above the staghorn coral, a real visual feast. Look closer, and those sand patches around the reef’s edge are prime hunting grounds for some unusual critters. We’ve had great luck spotting snakehead cowries here, tucked into crevices. The visibility, averaging 14 metres, really helps with spotting the smaller stuff, like the zebra eviota darting around. It’s also a fantastic place to just sit back and watch the show. We’ve seen big-eye trevally cruising past, and orbicular batfish making their slow, graceful rounds. For photographers, this site is brilliant; the contrast of the coral bommie against the sand makes for some clean shots, and the abundance of both macro and wider subjects means you're never bored. It’s ideal for newer divers or those who prefer a relaxed pace, offering plenty to see without deep depths or strong currents.