Along a trail in Calero County Park,
blends with its background.
disappeared into trailside grasses.
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Racer Snake (Coluber Constrictor) |
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Along a trail in Calero County Park, |
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| I chanced upon a Racer Snake stretched out sunning itself on the trail. |
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| I approached it cautiously while continuously taking pictures. |
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| Racers usually slither away instantly at the sight of a human. |
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| This one seemed loathe to leave its place in the sun. |
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| Facing into the sun, the snake's drab olive / tan coloration blends with its background. |
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| What huge eyes, wide-hinged mouth this creature has. |
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| As I edged closer, the snake began to take notice of me. |
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| Ever so slowly it raised its head and turned to face me. |
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| At this point the thought occurred to me that the snake was about to strike. |
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| But instead, in a flash it whipped around and instantly disappeared into trailside grasses. |
| For more information on our native Racer, visit CaliforniaHerps.com. |
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