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Mexican Black-headed Snake (Tantilla atriceps)

Created: June 3rd, 2010 - 09:14 PM
Last Modified: April 13th, 2012 - 07:07 AM
Entered by: Chris Harrison
Record 46901
Country:
United States
State:
Texas
County:
McMullen County
Time:
1996-05-18 22:00:00
Qty:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Male
Method:
Road cruising
Habitat:
Tamaulipan brush
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
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Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
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Sky Conditions:
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Moon Phase:
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Elevation:
377.00ft
Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

This snake was unusual in that it didn't fit the textbook definition of either T. gracilis or T. atriceps. After examination of its scalation and hemipenis, I concluded it must be atriceps, but I was uncertain of its correct identification. The identification of Tantilla atriceps was confirmed by Dr. Jim Dixon.
Specimen is in the Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection.

Vouchers

Specimen deposited at Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection, Texas A & M University