Three Northern Watersnakes (Nerodia, sipedon) engage in a mating ball or breeding ball as spring approaches. Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Size: 4927px × 3285px
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Photo credit: © Samuel Ray / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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