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A california red sided gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis) eating a newt (Taricha torosa), 1 of few predators that can handle the newt toxins.
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Location: California, USA
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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