Fine Art Print : Grass snake feigning death
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Grass snake feigning death
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) feigning death. This non-venomous snake lives in meadows, marshes and on the edge of rivers, streams and canals. It feeds on frogs, toads and newts. It has a forked tongue (black), which it uses as a sense organ to smell the presence of prey. When disturbed, grass snakes often feign death by remaining still, usually with their mouths open as seen. N. natrix usually measures between 0.6 and 2 metres in length. This snake is found throughout Europe, in western Asia and in north-western Africa
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Media ID 6423650
© ANDY HARMER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
African Behaviour Body Coiled Dead Eurasian Grass Snake Natrix Natrix Reptile Reptilia Tongue Pretend Pretending
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Bring the captivating world of nature into your home with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, captured by renowned photographer Andy Harmer from Science Photo Library, showcases the intriguing moment of a Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) expertly feigning death. A master of disguise, this non-venomous serpent is often found in meadows, marshes, and near bodies of water. Add this mesmerizing print to your collection and let the beauty of the natural world inspire you every day.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the incredible moment of a Grass snake (Natrix natrix) feigning death. Known for its non-venomous nature, this snake thrives in meadows, marshes, and along the banks of rivers, streams, and canals. Its diet mainly consists of frogs, toads, and newts. The distinguishing feature of this species is its forked tongue which it employs as a sensory organ to detect prey. When faced with disturbance or danger, grass snakes have an intriguing defense mechanism - they pretend to be dead by remaining motionless. This behavior is often accompanied by their mouths being held open as seen in the photograph. Measuring between 0.6 and 2 meters in length on average, N. natrix can be found across Europe, western Asia, and north-western Africa. The image showcases the coiled body of this Eurasian reptile with its head positioned prominently at the center. The striking black forked tongue adds an element of intrigue while highlighting its exceptional sense of smell used for hunting purposes. Andy Harmer's skillful photography beautifully captures not only the physical attributes but also sheds light on the fascinating behavioral traits exhibited by these grass snakes in their natural habitat.
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