Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) adult, coiled on rusty metal inside old watermill, Italy, June

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Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) adult, coiled on rusty metal inside old watermill, Italy, June

FLPA images of Wildlife and nature

Media ID 9668657

© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi

Abandoned Aesculapian Buildings Colubrid Colubridae Colubrids Derelict Disused Elaphe Inside Interior Interiors Italian Italy Machine Machinery Machines Metal Mill Mills Non Venomous Reptile Reptiles Ruin Ruined Ruins Rust Rusted Rusting Rusts Rusty Snake Snakes Southern Europe Watermill Watermills

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness a mesmerizing encounter between the ancient and the wild. A magnificent Aesculapian Snake, with its sleek body coiled gracefully on rusty metal inside an old watermill in Italy, creates a scene straight out of a magical tale. As the snake basks in the warm June sunlight filtering through broken windows, it seems to have found solace amidst the remnants of human machinery. The dilapidated interior of this European mill has become an unexpected habitat for this non-venomous predator. Its presence adds an air of mystery to the abandoned ruins. The juxtaposition of nature's beauty against man-made decay is truly awe-inspiring. This snapshot captures not only the resilience of wildlife but also reminds us that even forgotten places can hold hidden treasures. With its scales glistening under Southern Europe's summer glow, this adult Aesculapian Snake becomes both guardian and inhabitant within these rusted walls. It symbolizes how life finds a way to thrive even amidst desolation. FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi has masterfully frozen this moment in time, allowing us to appreciate nature's ability to reclaim spaces once dominated by humans. So next time you stumble upon an old ruin or disused building, keep your eyes peeled – you never know what enchanting creatures might be waiting there!

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