Paradox? Mosaicism? Chimerism? Any of these terms may explain the unique marking on this wild baby Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis)! This little fella came to us after getting caught in a glue trap, which he thankfully was freed from with little incident! After he was freed, we noticed the dark blue-ish gray marking on his side, which was neither a damaged spot or a bruise! With a closer look, we realized that it was part of the animal's normal skin and scales! It is likely an
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Paradox? Mosaicism? Chimerism? Any of these terms may explain the unique marking on this wild baby Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis)! This little fella came to us after getting caught in a glue trap, which he thankfully was freed from with little incident! After he was freed, we noticed the dark blue-ish gray marking on his side, which was neither a damaged spot or a bruise! With a closer look, we realized that it was part of the animal's normal skin and scales! It is likely an
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