Common adders, adults; pre-copulation breeding behaviour; river Ugutka bank, a tributary of river Bolshoi Ugan, near Ugut settlement; Uganskii Nat. reserve, Siberia, Russia; spring (June)

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Common adders, adults; pre-copulation breeding behaviour; river Ugutka bank, a tributary of river Bolshoi Ugan, near Ugut settlement; Uganskii Nat. reserve, Siberia, Russia; spring (June)

ANZ-739-m
European / Common ADDER - adults; pre-copulation breeding behaviour
river Ugutka bank, a tributary of river Bolshoi Ugan, near Ugut settlement; Uganskii Nature reserve, Siberia, Russia; spring
Vipera berus
(June)
Andrey Zvoznikov
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Love is in the air! These two slithery sweethearts are showing off their pre-copulation breeding behavior in style. Meet ANZ-739-M, a pair of common adders from the picturesque river Ugutka bank in Siberia's stunning Uganskii Nat. reserve. In this print captured by Andrey Zvoznikov, these venomous vipers are showcasing their courtship skills with finesse. The male adder, dressed to impress with his striking patterns and vibrant colors, is wooing his potential mate with an impressive dance routine. As they gracefully intertwine on the riverbank near the charming Ugut settlement, it's hard not to be mesmerized by their enchanting mating ritual. With nature as their witness and springtime vibes filling the air (even in June!), love truly knows no bounds for these reptilian romantics. But let's not forget about that unmistakable sexual dimorphism – while both snakes possess a certain allure, it's clear that each gender brings its own unique charm to this dynamic duo. So here's to this poisonous pair who remind us that even in the wilds of Siberia, love finds a way. Cheers to nature's most fascinating courtships!

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