Western Black-headed Snake (Tantilla planiceps)
Created: October 24th, 2018 - 01:10 AM
Last Modified: October 24th, 2018 - 01:11 AM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 311608
Last Modified: October 24th, 2018 - 01:11 AM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 311608
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Diego County |
Time: 2018-03-04 16:03:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Rock flipping |
Habitat: coastal sage scrub/grassland |
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Sky Conditions: Few clouds |
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous |
Elevation: 770.00ft |
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Notes
A total of 8 Tantilla were flipped between Chris P and I in about an hour. Most were large adults. This was the largest blackheaded snake I've ever seen. It was approaching 17" in total length. Color was faded since it was close to shedding its skin.
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