If You Have Sharp Eyes

A photo posted by Reddit user @mellohorse has quickly gone viral online.

At first sight, the image appears to show nothing more than an ordinary forest floor.

In the picture, you can see a pair of old boots, pine needles scattered across the ground, a small green sprout, and a plastic crate off to the side.

Everything looks completely normal—until you pause and take a closer look.

Somewhere among the leaves and twigs is a snake that is so expertly camouflaged that most people miss it altogether on their first glance.

The snake’s coloring allows it to blend almost perfectly into the surrounding forest debris, creating a visual challenge that has fascinated thousands of viewers.

Most people don’t notice the reptile right away, but once they finally spot it, they’re shocked at how well hidden it was and amazed they didn’t see it sooner.