wildcritters Nature Photography

CRITTER PHOTO #1536 

Reptiles

Snake (large)

   
         

Black Rat Snake

[Pantherophis obsoletus]

8/17/2021

Croton on Hudson NY

A snake's forked tongue is a fine sensory organ, split in two so a stronger scent detected on either side can help the snake quickly move toward prey or away from predators.

Photo# 1536

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