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Giant Garter Snake Periscoping

By Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
A dark snake with light brown stripes curled up in grass, extending its head towards the sky
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Detailed Description

A giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) curled up in dry grass in Oregon, periscoping its head.

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Public Domain.

Photo by Marcus Rehrman