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Pacific Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer catenifer

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Straw in color with large square dark brown blotches along the back and smaller spots on the sides. The back of the neck is dark brown. The underside is cream to yellowish with dark spots. Band of light brown between the eyes.

Habitat:

Usually found in open areas near roads and trails. this one was spotted in an undeveloped area.

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Comments (4)

Thank you venusflytrap2000. Took awhile since it kept stopping when I was ready to take the shot
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PublishedApril 10, 2014

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