On Animal Planet's series "Fooled by Nature," Some male garter snakes have figured out a way to disguise themselves as females. Once warmed up by courting males, they are able to get a head start in finding a female.
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Fooled by Nature: Garter Snake
On Animal Planet's series "Fooled by Nature," Some male garter snakes have figured out a way to disguise themselves as females. Once warmed up by courting males, they are able to get a head start in finding a female.
Added: Sep 11, 2008
Views: 4878 Views
Runtime: 02:34
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