This closeup(macro) photo depicts the apical pits on the scales
of a normal type tricolored Honduran Milksnake.
These pits are thought to be remnants of fine hair-type follicles that originated millions of years ago, and were/are used to some capacity for the snake's sensory functions.
best regards, ~Doug

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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"


