Garter snake with it's split tongue sticking out. Class Reptilia, Order Squamata, Suborder Serpentes, Family Colubridae, Species T. Sirtalis

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This snake was in the middle of the road and was carefully moved to safety after the photo was taken.

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Size: 5511px × 3674px
Location: West Chester Township, OH, United States
Photo credit: © Martin Wheeler / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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