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Field Notes

Description:

Black rat snake?

Small black snake
Round pupils
When I got too close it pretended to be a rattlesnake (tail vibrating in dead leaves)

Habitat:

Spotted in flower bed under a lavender plant. Know living area of chipmunks, small skinks (lizards), and one big toad.

Species ID Suggestions

Black Racer

Coluber constrictor
Aaron Crank
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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
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PublishedAugust 22, 2015

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