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Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Photo by JackGraham
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Field Notes

Description:

This snake was about was about 3 feet/ 1 meter long. Tan in color with a pale belly, black tounge, non-venemous.

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Masticophis flagellum

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Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

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Comments (4)
JackGraham
My friend caught it at work, I just took a picture of it before he let it go, and there aren't any other pictures.
KarenL
Jack, please also let us know why this snake was capture & is being contained in the jar?
NeilDazet
Hi Jack. Is the snake alive inside the jar? Can you get other pictures of it, which will help the identification process?

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PublishedNovember 3, 2013

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