A BUNCH of snakes has found a perfect hiding spot in the wet woodland of northern Illinois – but can you spot them? Whether you suffer from ophidiophobia (fear of snakes) or not, the scariest…
At first glance, there are no snakes to be seen in this photo, but if you look closer, you may spot several reptiles hiding in plain sight.This species of common watersnakes will do its best to slither away when found and cannot harm a human.While this species is often confused with the venomous Northern Cottonmouth which has bands, the northern watersnake instead has a series of square blotches that alternate and may merge to form bands on its back.
Moderate- to large-sized Northern watersnakes are native to eastern and central North America and inhabit various aquatic habitats including lakes, ponds, rivers, marshes, and streams. Although 'sipedon' is derived from the Greek word 'sepedon', which means "a serpent whose bite causes mortification", these snakes primarily feed on fish and amphibians.
While other prey types are sometimes taken, they feast mainly on trouts, pikes, sunfish, smallmouth bass, toads, bullfrogs, salamanders, and tadpoles.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
18 easy, aesthetic summer nail designs to try at home (or show your manicurist)18 easy, aesthetic summer nail art designs to try at home (or to show at your next appointment):
Read more »
Billi Mucklow 'wipes fiancé Andy Carroll from her WhatsApp profile'The former TOWIE star, 34, is said to have replaced a snap of them together with a photo of just their children after his damning photo became public.
Read more »
Inside Eritrea, Africa’s gulag stateIn Eritrea a young man needs permission from the army to move freely. One man we spoke to fears being conscripted and sent to fight in Ethiopia. He does not want to die in another country’s civil war
Read more »
Top Gun: Maverick has a 'hardcore' Easter egg you might have missedDid you spot it?
Read more »
A doggy tea party, Tracey Emin and a space rocket: Monday’s best photosThe Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world
Read more »
David Beckham stuns fans with incredibly rare photo of his older sisterDavid Beckham stuns fans as he shares a very rare photo of his older sister Lynne
Read more »