Forest Sharp-tailed Snake (Contia longicaudae)

Created: August 8th, 2019 - 06:58 AM
Last Modified: August 8th, 2019 - 11:13 PM Posted anonymously
Record 324346

Country: United States		State: California	County: Marin County	Time: 2019-08-07 20:30:00
Qty: 1	Age: Larva	Sex: --	Method: Visual encounter	Habitat: Condo complex grass lawn
Body Temperature: -----		Air Temperature: 67.00F	Ground Temperature: -----	Humidity: -----
Sky Conditions: Few clouds		Moon Phase: First Quarter	Elevation: 17.00ft	Barometric Pressure: -----

Notes

The snake was first spotted stretched out on a concrete path next to a moist grass lawn. It was partially in the grass lawn and partially on the pavement. It didn't move at all for a couple of minutes and I thought it was dead. When touched lightly with a twig, it coiled and tried to strike back. It was cool out and almost nightfall when I spotted the snake. I almost thought it was a large earthworm or some kind of nightcrawler. We left for a couple of minutes to let a neighbor know and when we returned the snake was gone.

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Comments

Posted by Andre Giraldi on Mar 18, 2020 at 02:15 PM

This is most likely c.tenuis, based on location (san rafael)