Snow Boa

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Stockholm, Karlavägen, 20 December 2010.

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Well, since snakes are ectothermic, I guess Snow Boas just aren't fast enough to catch anything but statues.

By Phillip IV (not verified) on 16 Jan 2011 #permalink

Great picture, but isn't that a United States flag in the background?

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By Bruce Paulson (not verified) on 17 Jan 2011 #permalink