Sierra Gartersnake (Thamnophis couchii)
Created: December 21st, 2007 - 01:19 AM
Last Modified: June 23rd, 2010 - 12:17 AM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 7802
Last Modified: June 23rd, 2010 - 12:17 AM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 7802
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Tulare County |
Time: 2007-07-07 15:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Sub-Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Rock pools in stream in mountain forest |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: 3243.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Seen in water hole carved into rock by stream, ~6' long, 2' wide, and 2' deep. Snake dove underwater into impenetrable cover when first spotted. Waited patiently until it came out, then snatched it. Was about 18-20" long.
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