Pinstripe Royal Python
by Nigel Downer
Title
Pinstripe Royal Python
Artist
Nigel Downer
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Pinstripe royal python. Close-up of the head of a pinstripe colour morph of the royal python (Python regius) showing the sensory pits (lower right) above its mouth. These pits are used to detect infrared radiation (heat) given out by the snakes prey. This helps the snake to find its prey and is also thought to help it avoid predators.
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July 12th, 2016
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