An eastern ribbon snake (Thamnophis sauritus sauritus) with the head raised from the surrounding vegetation. Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont, MA

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Location: Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont, MA, USA
Photo credit: © Rasvan ILIESCU / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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