San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer annectens)

Created: June 8th, 2009 - 08:45 PM
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 26160

Country: United States		State: California	County: Santa Barbara County	Time: 2009-06-07 13:47:00
Qty: 1	Age: Adult	Sex: --	Method: Visual encounter	Habitat: Scrub hills
Body Temperature: -----		Air Temperature: -----	Ground Temperature: -----	Humidity: -----
Sky Conditions: Clear		Moon Phase: -----	Elevation: 1040.00ft	Barometric Pressure: -----

Notes

Was only sticking about 4" out of a rodent hole - disappeared back into hole when approached. Gaped open mouth momentarily in what looked like a defensive intimidation before pulling all the way into the hole. No voucher. (hole picture available upon request)