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Striking Spiral

Striking Spiral

A juvenile Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) contorts its body into a series of spirals as it puts on an aggressive defensive display. Note how flattene...
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A juvenile Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) contorts its body into a series of spirals as it puts on an aggressive defensive display. Note how flattened the snake's head is, signaling its particularly unpleased temperament.
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OLYMPUS TG-3

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Aperture 110/10 ISO 125 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 734/100

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Feb, 2017

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165

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+7

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Peer Award

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