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"Slender Serpent of the Colorado Desert"

Jan 1, 2017 - 1:08am

Comment: A Colorado Desert Shovel-Nosed Snake finds some partial cover from the sun in the Anza-Borrego Desert. Seemed like a venomous snake but turns out it’s fairly harmless. Thanks for being a great model, little one.

Caption: The Colorado Desert Shovel-Nosed Snake taking shelter under the desert sun - looks can be deceiving, as this alluring reptile is not venomous.

Description: A Colorado Desert Shovel-Nosed Snake is nestled amongst a tangle of sun-bleached branches on the sandy ground. The snake's vibrant pattern of orange, black, and white bands stands out starkly against the natural earth tones of its surroundings. The concealment provided by the branches offers only partial shade from the overhead sun in the arid landscape of the Anza-Borrego Desert.A Colorado Desert Shovel-Nosed Snake is nestled amongst a tangle of sun-bleached branches on the sandy ground. The snake's vibrant pattern of orange, black, and white bands stands out starkly against the natural earth tones of its surroundings. The concealment provided by the branches offers only partial shade from the overhead sun in the arid landscape of the Anza-Borrego Desert.

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