Pacific Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer catenifer)
Created: February 2nd, 2010 - 03:43 PM
Last Modified: February 2nd, 2010 - 03:43 PM Entered by: Natalie McNear
Record 37594
Last Modified: February 2nd, 2010 - 03:43 PM Entered by: Natalie McNear
Record 37594
Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Marin County |
Time: 2009-05-08 14:00:00 |
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Qty: 2 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: Both |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Sewage treatment ponds |
Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 75.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: 40% |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous |
Elevation: ----- |
Barometric Pressure: 761.746008997 mmHg |
Notes
Two large gophersnakes were found within 15 feet of each other. When I held them together in one hand to photograph them, the male started courting the female, and this behavior continued even when I placed them back on the ground.