San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer annectens)
Created: December 30th, 2012 - 08:44 PM
Last Modified: December 31st, 2012 - 02:28 AM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 132859
Last Modified: December 31st, 2012 - 02:28 AM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 132859
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Diego County |
Time: 2012-09-01 16:36:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: coastal bluff with iceplant and sage scrub |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: Full Moon |
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Notes
This big, old gophersnake was found moving out in the open in a popular spot with a bunch of people around.
It was about 60-65" long and had numerous scars. The last few inches of its tail were chewed off by a rodent some time ago. It was thick and still seemed vigorous. Its ventrals had a lot of reddish colorations.
It hissed a lot and struck a few times while I tried to pose it for some photos.
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