An intimidating common garter snake is ready to strike from a mossy log at Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh North Carolina.

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Size: 4592px × 3061px
Location: Historic Yates Mill County Park, Raleigh, NC
Photo credit: © Samuel Ray / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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