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Field Notes

Description:

This snake looks a lot like a gopher or rattlesnake, but I know those aren't in western Washington. It is thick, with a broad head. Does NOT resemble a garter snake in any way. This snake was probably about 18 inches long and hiding in the rocks at the side of the road.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
AshleyT
Most definitely a Garter Snake, but there are 3 species in Washington and I can't see this one well enough to say which one it is.
adams20128
i cant really see it the shading from the egg carten is making it blend in
adams20116
that looks really cool where your you when you found that? I like the lines on it it looks kinda like a rattle snake beacause i know what a rattle snake looks liike cause i had a bunch in my garden when i lived in the grountry there was a lot of rattle snaks.

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