Pituophis c. catenifer Pacific gopher snake
Key ID features:
- large, dark blotches
- tail that tapers to the tip
- distinct eye stripe.
Defensive behavior mimics rattlesnake
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- Notice: “tear” marking oval pupil stripe
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- Keeled dorsal scales
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- Somewhat triangular head Square dorsal
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- Ventral side white, with black spots on edges
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- banded tail
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- photo by: Lisa Robinson
