Grass snake (Natrix helvetica) playing dead, UK. Snake behaviour called thanatosis.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: East Weavers Down, Hampshire, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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