How to Get A Great Snake Pic?

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Light Box/Tent - Patience - 20 to 50 pictures to get a good 1

This is the light tent and lights I use.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-40x40cm-P...item485722e5ea

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Photography-...item2344a6943b

Adults I just shoot outside with natural light.

Do you point the light directly at the snake, or is it diffused at all?
Those are pretty cheap, seems like a pretty good set up!