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Wooden Snake Sculpture

Wooden Snake Sculpture

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Wooden Snake Sculpture

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Nationaal Park Bosland

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Location: Hechtel-Eksel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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December 24, 2022

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Did you know that snakes also live in sand dunes in these regions? The smooth snake is non-venomous and the smallest snake in our country. She loves dry terrains. The snake you find here is much bigger but not really. Nicely decorated from a large tree branch and on top of the only sand dune top that you can reach by stairs, near the bench with a beautiful view. This way the youngest have something to discover and play with while the rest refuel or enjoy that view.

PS: about the smooth snake: natuurpunt.be/pagina/gladde-slang

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June 9, 2024

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The smooth snake is a small snake that lives in the heath. They only grow to 60 to 80 cm long and can live up to 15 years. The smooth …

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