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CRITTER PHOTO #739 

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Garter Snake

[Thamnophis sirtalis]

6/25/2018

Croton on Hudson NY

Ghostly blue eyes indicate this garter snake is preparing to shed its skin, which covers its eyes as well as its body. The unearthly blue color is caused by the refraction of light due to the air between the old and new skin layers.

Photo# 739

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