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Diablo Gartersnake (Thamnophis atratus zaxanthus)

Created: March 1st, 2012 - 01:32 AM
Last Modified: March 1st, 2012 - 01:32 AM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 102080
Country:
United States 		State:
California 		County:
Contra Costa County 		Time:
2012-02-25 13:17:00
Qty:
1 		Age:
Adult 		Sex:
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Visual encounter 		Habitat:
Low scrub near marsh
Body Temperature:
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Sky Conditions:
Few clouds 		Moon Phase:
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594.00ft 		Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

Heard something move in the low scrub, then noticed this garter. From what I understand, this is especially early in the year to see this species.

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Comments

Posted by Jonathan Hakim on Mar 01, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Thank you! This was a lifer, and really unexpected so early in the season.

Posted by Brian Hinds-AKA Fundad on Mar 01, 2012 at 09:42 AM

Great Job up north Jonathan...

Posted by Michael Peters on Mar 01, 2012 at 06:31 AM

Beautiful specimen!