Two Oriental rat snakes engage in what looks like a mating dance but it's actually a form of ritual combat between males. They've followed a trail of pheromones released by a female rat snake.
Now they're sorting out which of them gets to continue the pursuit.
This dance is like wrestling ; the goal is to pin down one's opponent.
Rat snakes also kill their prey by getting on top of them but the loser of this contest won't be killed. It will just go on its way.
Leaving the privilege of courtship to the victor
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