The frog and snake staredown (IMAGE) Kyoto University Caption A Japanese striped snake (Elaphe quadrivirgata) and dark-spotted frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus) staring down anticipating each other's next move Credit Kyoto University/Nozomi Nishiumi Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.