Western Long-nosed Snake (Rhinocheilus lecontei)
Created: October 4th, 2009 - 11:16 PM
Last Modified: September 18th, 2013 - 11:47 PM Entered by: Will Flaxington
Record 31922
Last Modified: September 18th, 2013 - 11:47 PM Entered by: Will Flaxington
Record 31922
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Diego County |
Time: 1996-04-24 00:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Road cruising |
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Elevation: 2275.00ft |
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Notes
After attempting a futile escape to shrubs bordering highway, this healthy snake curled into a tight coil on its back with head held in the center, expelled musk and blood from its cloacal region and smeared it over most of its own body, exhibiting an elaborate behavior of “playing dead.”
Entered by Jonathan Hakim & Will Flaxington
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