Valley Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi)

Created: April 9th, 2010 - 07:41 PM
Last Modified: December 31st, 2010 - 09:54 PM Entered by: Catherine Yasuda
Record 42127

Country: United States		State: California	County: El Dorado County	Time: 2010-03-25 16:00:00
Qty: 1	Age: Adult	Sex: --	Method: Visual encounter	Habitat: -----
Body Temperature: -----		Air Temperature: -----	Ground Temperature: -----	Humidity: -----
Sky Conditions: Partly Cloudy		Moon Phase: -----	Elevation: -----	Barometric Pressure: -----

Notes

Was in open area in front lawn- noticed the snake when a western scrub jay attempted to grab it and the snake bit at the bird. The snake retreated to under a bush and was very aggressive (as such, I was unable to coax it out to get a picture). Approx. 2.5 feet long, distinct red markings on side.