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*ITS NOT VENEMOUS* Not all the snakes we encountered in Idaho were friendly. We saw this guy on our way to a swimming hole (hence the bare feet and dust ‘stache) and had to get him (or her) outta the road. We could still hear it hissing as we drove away! What a sour serpent. #idaho #gophersnake #reptiles
Found this cute gopher snake on trail and it gave a good demonstration of its rattlesnake mimic behavior. When disturbed they often vibrate their tails rapidly which when in leaf litter or gravel makes an audible rattling sound. This one wasn’t vibrating very hard like some do, but you can see it and get the idea. This defensive behavior is probably good enough to trick some potential predators into thinking they’re a dangerous rattlesnake and leave them alone. I’m certain that this tricks some people as well. I’ve had many people say they’ve seen a rattlesnake and then show me a crystal clear photo of a gopher snake, rattle-less tail and all in focus. Unfortunately they’re probably the number one snake mistaken for rattlesnakes and are often killed for it. Not that you should ever kill any snake, but a simple rule in California is, if it doesn’t have a rattle (or a button on newborn rattlesnakes) at the end of its tail, it isn’t venomous. #gophersnake #snake #snakes #herps #herping #herpetology #snakesofig #rattlesnakemimic #pct2019 #pct19 #pacificcresttrail #reptiles #ecology #biology #wildlife
Check out what came in today! A Good Samaritan brought us this Gopher Snake that was wrapped in a plastic mesh. We were able to cut away all the mesh and will be releasing back into the wild shortly. Thank you to everyone who brings us injured wildlife and thank you to all the rehabilitation centers for working with us and helping these animals! #gophersnake #wildlife #successstory #vettech #conejovet
Really wanted to see a Gila monster or desert tortoise on my hike last weekend but had to settle for this beautiful gopher snake! Better than a rattler any day!
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Here are some pics of animals that I have found on the property (and even in the house!) over the last couple years...even a peacock! I feel fortunate to see such a variety of healthy animals. ❤️#desertwildlife #bobcat #snake #desertnightsnake #californiakingsnake #peacock #desertfox #fox #gophersnake #lizard #desertspinylizard #reptiles #centipede #desert #javalina
Pacific Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer catenifer)- Santa Cruz County, California
The genus Pituophis represent the gopher, pine, and bull snakes found in North America, from parts of Canada, into much of the United States, and south into portions of Mexico. Large bodied, these powerful constrictors prey on mammals and birds. When threatened, these colubrids will often flatten their heads and hiss loudly, usually shaking their tail tips, to superficially mimic the venomous rattlesnakes.
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For half a second, I though "Oh S*&^!!!", then realized it was just a friendly Gopher Snake right by my foot. Keep an eye out for rattlesnakes, they are out and about now.
Aliso and Woods Park, Aliso Viejo, CA USA
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