Garter Snake Swallowing Rainbow Trout
Species: Garter Snake, Rainbow Trout | Location: Mount Shasta, Southern Cascade Range, United States of America
I approached a favorite swimming hole on the Upper Sacramento River in Northern California when I encountered a large Garter Snake swallowing a 7-inch Rainbow Trout. I have witnessed many unusual encounters with wildlife over the 35 years I have lived in Mount Shasta, but never have I seen this. I seriously questioned whether the snake was capable of fully ingesting the fish, but nature would ultimately prove me wrong.
About The Photographer
Bruce McKinley is a freelance photographer, writer, and graphic designer who currently divides his time between Mount Shasta in Northern California and Southern California.
Check out Bruce’s photography website: www.brucemckinley.com
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