Colorado Desert Shovel-nosed Snake (Chionactis occipitalis annulata)
Created: July 13th, 2011 - 12:15 PM
Last Modified: July 29th, 2011 - 08:07 PM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 82496
Last Modified: July 29th, 2011 - 08:07 PM Entered by: Jeff Nordland
Record 82496
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Diego County |
Time: 2011-07-01 22:30:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Road cruising |
Habitat: desert flats |
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Body Temperature: 93.00F |
Air Temperature: 97.00F |
Ground Temperature: 101.00F |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: New Moon |
Elevation: ----- |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Found moving quickly on the road on the edge of town. The road was about 101 F while the ground on the shoulder was 93 F. This snake was roughly 12" long.
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Comments
Wow, really nice one..