Coiled Rattlesnake on Workbench in Maiduguri

Pale morning light bounces off cream-colored walls to illuminate a wooden workbench in a Maiduguri room. A rattlesnake coils tightly in the center, its diamond-patterned scales displaying earthy browns and tans against the worn timber grain. The snake's head rests near the tail, the rattle segments visible as a pale, textured cluster. Polished surfaces on the bench catch small, sharp highlights where the indirect light strikes the wood's finish. Surrounding the reptile lie scattered tools and a few rough-hewn items, their edges softened by the diffuse afternoon glow. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the organic curves of the snake and the rigid lines of the workbench. One scratch on the wood surface near the tail end catches the light.