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Western Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum testaceus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Coachwhips are long, slender snakes that are highly variable in color. They are patternless, and color varies by range. This guy was a tannish-red.

Habitat:

I was walking around in tall grass and scared this guy and he shot straight up a cottonwood tree.

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Masticophis flagellum

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PublishedAugust 31, 2013

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