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San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer annectens)

Created: September 28th, 2022 - 05:17 AM
Last Modified: September 28th, 2022 - 05:17 AM
Entered by: Kat Avila
Record 359523
Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
Orange County
Time:
2022-09-23 17:50:00
Qty:
1
Age:
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Sex:
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Method:
Visual encounter
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Sky Conditions:
Clear
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Notes

Where a short wooden bridge once existed over a seasonal creek, the snake was on the trail. It was maybe 2.5 feet long. I scooted it off the trail so the mountain bikers wouldn't run over it. It slithered away through poison oak and hid in a crevice at the base of a tree.

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