Coast Patch-nosed Snake (Salvadora hexalepis virgultea)
Created: November 18th, 2009 - 05:13 PM
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Jeff Mintz
Record 32919
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Jeff Mintz
Record 32919
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Luis Obispo County |
Time: 1997-05-10 10:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: coastal chaparall |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: New Moon |
Elevation: 2000.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Snake was observed crossing a dry streambed at the mouth of a canyon. It was very alert and took off when I got within 10 feet.