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Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown-reddish brown. Head darker than body. Pinkish underside. Smooth scales in 15 rows. Divided anal plate.
Dimensions 17.8-24.5cm. (7-9 5/8")

Habitat:

I cleaned up some leaves on the driveway and disturbed this little snake. It was the second one I came across while cleaning up.

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PublishedApril 17, 2013

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