21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Alien portrait
In this photograph, the intricate skin of a Corn Snakelet (Pantherophis guttatus) is showcased in a unique way, using ultraviolet light. Scientifically proven, snakeskin exhibits a glowing effect under ultraviolet light, a phenomenon that herpetologists have utilized since the late 20th century to locate snakes in the dark.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 12.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | United Kingdom |
Copyright: | © Irina Petrova Adamatzky |