Red-sided Garter Snake - males (small) courting female (large)

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Red-sided Garter Snake - males (small) courting female (large)

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Red-Sided Garter Snake - Males (small) courting female (large)
Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis
Francois Gohier
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Courtship Mating Red Sided Reproduction Sexual Dimorphism Snake Snakes Amphibians And Reptiles

EDITORS COMMENTS
Love is in the Air! Red-sided Garter Snakes Show Us How It's Done". In this snapshot by Francois Gohier, we witness a truly enchanting scene straight out of the reptile romance novels. A group of male red-sided garter snakes, small but mighty, are putting on quite the show to win over the heart of a stunning female counterpart. With their vibrant red and black scales shimmering under the sun, these charismatic suitors have pulled out all the stops to impress their potential mate. Their heads held high and tongues flickering with excitement, they dance around her in an intricate courtship ritual that would make any snake swoon. The size difference between our leading lady and her admirers is hard to ignore – she clearly knows how to command attention! But it seems that only one lucky gentleman will succeed in capturing her affection. Will it be through his mesmerizing moves or perhaps his charming personality? Only time will tell! As we marvel at this fascinating display of nature's love story unfolding before us, let's take a moment to appreciate not just the beauty captured by Francois Gohier's lens but also the incredible diversity found within North America's wildlife kingdom. So next time you're strolling through nature, keep your eyes peeled for these slithering Casanovas – who knows what romantic encounters await you!

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