Only eagle-eyed people can spot snake in grass in blended optical illusion

2023-04-27

Believe it or not, these pictures show a snake hiding in the grass – but you'll need a hawk to spot it.

The garter snake, which is generally harmless to humans, isn't obvious to the naked eye as it slithers through the grass and leaves.

And it's all thanks to its natural camouflage, which helps to protect it from predators and to catch prey of its own.

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America is home to around 150 species of snakes, of which 90% are non-venomous.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources shared two images, challenging viewers with a blended optical illusion.

The post Facebook post was shared as part of a warning to watch out for snakes as the weather gets warmer/

It said: "I spy with my little eye something slithery.

"If you’re having a hard time finding the common garter snake in these pictures, don’t feel bad.

"Snakes and other creatures use camouflage to blend into their environment to either protect themselves from predators or give them an advantage while hunting prey.

"You can find them in a variety of environments including H2Ohio wetlands. Don’t forget to watch your step when you're out enjoying the nice weather!"

In the first photo, a garter snake could be seen lurking out of the green grass near to the centre of the picture. We've highlighted it in the image below.

Similarly, in the second one it can be seen with its head held high to the far left of the frame.

People commented on how "cute" it looked, with some taking the opportunity to share their snake encounters.

One follower wrote: "That little face is just too cute" and another called it "so sweet."

Another said: "I don't want to see it" and "I feel blind and scared."

Recalling one particular incident, a woman said: "My 3yr old went to pick one up that I had caught and moved two weeks ago and it bit him and left two little marks on his finger but he laughed and said no bad worm and went about his day.

"Then I showed him a worm and he screamed and ran away because that wasn't the danger noodle he just seen and got bit by. Worms scare him snakes don't."

Garter snakes are harmless, small to medium size snakes with long stripes on their bodies.

They belong to the genus Thamnophis in the family Colubridae, and grow between 18 to 26 inches long.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports that slender snakes are currently in their peak breeding season, which started in March and is expected to end in April.

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