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Smooth Greensnake (Opheodrys vernalis) with spider prey

Opheodrys vernalis (Harlan, 1827) - Smooth Greensnake. Found at Black River State Forest in west central Wisconsin. Jackson County, Wisconsin, USA.

 

It had a spider as prey. Spider was hanging from the side of its mouth. It seemed to possibly be having trouble swallowing it. I couldn't tell for sure so I just let it be. Hopefully it was okay.

 

Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.

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Uploaded on May 25, 2020
Taken on May 16, 2020