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Small ring-necked snakes like this one are incredibly common, up to 1,200 in just a couple of acres. But you,ll rarely see them: They spend their days hidden under logs and other debris. If you do find one, it may show its red underbelly as a defense mechanism.
Photo by Robert Clay.
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