I Ain't Lyin'!
The head patterns of some Lyre Snakes resemble the shape of the small harp-like instrument mentioned in the Old Testament. That is how they received their common name. Their Latin name refers to the fact that they have three types of teeth, which include enlarged ones at the back of their jaws. They are Rear Fanged and carry a mild venom which is engaged as they consume their preferred prey - lizards. Since they seldom constrict, this venom serves to immobilize its victims making them easier to swallow. They are found in rocky areas of the deserts of the American Southwest.
Nature Photography at Ripples of Time
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