Rotating Snakes Illusion

Rotating snakes illusion

Look at the picture.

Question.png Does it look like it’s moving to you?


You should see the 'snakes' rotating. But, when you focus on one of the moving snakes in the picture, it should stop.

Question.png Does it stop moving when you look at it?


This is because it’s actually a completely still image. It is called a movement illusion.

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