Prep work begins in the holding room of Zoobic in Subic.

Makeup artist Omar Ermita doesn't do much to the guys, he just makes them look their very best.

There was a team of makeup artists and hairstylists to work on this year's Bachelors.

The best job of all, putting the oil on!

Cosmopolitan Philippines editorial assistant Cereb Gregorio helps Omar Ermita apply oil on Calix's shoulders.

Three guys and one very big snake! Husein, Millard, and Calix pose with a python.

Photographer Heidi Pascual takes a few shots while her assistant uses a reflector to eliminate the shadows on their faces.

The guys give Heidi their fiercest looks.

Shooting in the middle of the Zoobic rainforest.

In another area, photographer Mitch Mauricio and Cosmo art director Red de Leon shoot another batch of guys, starting with Benedict.

A crowd gathers behind the team to watch the shoot.

Photographer Mitch shows art director Red some of the photos for his approval.

Art director Red de Leon assists with the styling.

One of Zoobic's trained animal handlers helps Mark with his co-star in the shoot: this exotic bird!

He's wearing that orange glove because this bird has pretty sharp claws.

Photographer Mitch directs the shot.

Snapping away!

Did we get a good shot? Of course!

Cosmo editor-in-chief Zo Aguila helps out on the set, mopping away sweat from Michael's brow.

Photographer Heidi, hard at work!

Shooting in the rainforest isn't easy, but it gets you some really great shots!

Careful not to snap the branches!

EIC Zo looks on as photographer Heidi directs one of her assistants (the guy under the tree, holding up a light—see him?).

Charles makes friends with the snake before his shoot.

Photographer Heidi explains the theme of the shoot to David.

Heidi snaps a few photos.

EIC Zo Aguila adjusts an accessory.

Heidi checks the photos while David holds his pose.

Charles is already well-acquainted with the snake!

The snake's heavier than it looks!

Charles is definitely not scared of snakes!

Striking a pose as the team gets a few shots.

Heidi gives some directions as the Zoobic trainer helps with the snake.

One of Zoobic's experts assists Christopher with the Burmese python.

Cosmo's associate art director, Paula Pangan, pats Christopher dry.

Associate art director Paula Pangan grooms Joseph as EIC Zo Aguila and photographer Heidi Pascual look on.

Heidi takes a few shots.

The team in action.

Joseph got lucky—he didn't have an animal co-star!

Shooting deeper into the forest.

Check out the lush Zoobic greenery!

Photographer Heidi checks out the lighting.

In the middle of the forest.

She makes sure the settings are perfect before she takes Michael's picture.

One of the tribesmen lent Heidi a headdress.

Everything's perfect! Now, for some pictures.

Heidi shoots Mark by a nipa hut.

Channeling his wild side.

Mark and Kelvin are getting acquainted with the Burmese python.

One of the Zoobic staff assists Mark with his feathered co-star.

Benedict, Kelvin, and Mark are all set to take a well-deserved break!

One big Bachelor barkada! David, Husein, Millard, the two Michaels, and Calix take it easy after the shoot.

The guys surround photographer Heidi Pascual as she shows them some of the pictures.

Husein and Benedict are back in casual mode after a successful shoot.

The Bachelors wait for their turn to tour the tiger safari.

Work's over for Mark and Mark, now it's time for fun!

Cosmo editor-in-chief Zo Aguila (center), flanked by editorial assistant Cereb Gregorio, art director Paula Pangan, editorial assistant Irish Dizon, and some of the Bachelors.

One of the Zoobic guides draws the tiger close with a piece of chicken.

The Bachelors hitch a ride back to our ride home.

Our long, exciting day has come to an end.