A northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon) has raised its head with its mouth slightly open between large rocks.

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Size: 5219px × 3479px
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Photo credit: © Colin Temple / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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