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Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

A long, slender snake that is pale blue with black stripes and a single spot on the top of the head. This was the largest ribbon snake I have ever seen, she was right at 1 meter long.

Habitat:

Found while road cruising at night in an oak forest.

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Western ribbon snake

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PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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