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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Don't Bite Off More than You Can Chew

This baby garter snake was no more than 8 or 9 inches long when it decided to try and swallow a giant slug. It tried for several minutes before eventually giving up and moving on.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Mount Vernon, Washington, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Debbie Sodl