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Awl-headed snake (Lytorhynchus diadema)

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Awl-headed snake

© Adel A. Ibrahim
Awl-headed snake

© Fredrik Ehrenstrom / gettyimages.com
Awl-headed snake constricting lizard prey

© Dr F Ehrenstrom & L Beyer / gettyimages.com
Awl-headed snake attempting to swallow lizard prey

© Fredrik Ehrenstrom / gettyimages.com
Awl-headed snake swallowing lizard prey

© Fredrik Ehrenstrom / gettyimages.com

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