20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
An Eastern Foxsnake coiled in the weeds.

An Eastern Foxsnake coiled in prairie land of Western Wisconsin. This non-venomous species will rattle the tip of their tail amongst its surroundings in defense to mimic a Rattlesnake.

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Date Taken: 07.2022
Date Uploaded: 09.2022
Photo Location: Wisconsin, United States of America
Copyright: © Lindy Mcfarland