Coast Gartersnake (Thamnophis elegans terrestris)
Created: June 12th, 2010 - 12:04 AM
Last Modified: June 12th, 2010 - 12:10 AM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 47571
Last Modified: June 12th, 2010 - 12:10 AM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 47571
Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Mateo County |
Time: 2010-06-04 18:49:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Golf course stream |
Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Fog |
Moon Phase: Last Quarter |
Elevation: 13.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
Notes
A juvenile was also seen but not vouchered. It was surprising for me to see snakes in such cool and foggy conditions. They likely fed on the red-legged and chorus frogs that were common in the area.