Coachwhip Snake hypnotizes man, takes wallet

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Coachwhips are startling snakes to encounter. They move wildly like a ribbon blowing in the wind. They have a sculpted, shiny appearance as if made from plastic. Their bright pink and orange coloration, though beautiful, seems synthetic. Their brow slants down, giving them an angry scowl, which is fitting of…

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Collared Lizards in Colorado, Reptile Photography

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While Colorado isn’t among the most herpetologically diverse states, it does harbor one of the most beautiful and behaviorally interesting lizards in the world, the Common Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris). Collared Lizards have a surprisingly vast range across the southern half of the United States from Missouri to California. Habitats…

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Reverse Mounted Nikon 18-55mm lens for Macro Photography

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Zoom Lens (non Vibration Reduction) As a ubiquitous kit lens bundled with many of Nikon’s DX cameras, you might already own one and not realize the powerful macro tool that you have. I had one lying around from years ago that I’d…

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