balling

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reptiles

  • painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
    In reptile: Balling

    Many snakes, both harmless and venomous, attempt to hide their heads under coils of their bodies. For most species with this habit, the body may be coiled loosely. However, it may also be tightly coiled so that it forms a compact ball with the…

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