San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer annectens)
Created: January 16th, 2025 - 03:13 AM
Last Modified: January 16th, 2025 - 03:13 AM Entered by: Torrey Pines Docent Society
Record 380157
Last Modified: January 16th, 2025 - 03:13 AM Entered by: Torrey Pines Docent Society
Record 380157
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Diego County |
Time: 2019-04-18 13:08:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: chaparral with Torrey pine trees |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Few clouds |
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Elevation: 205.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
This very large gopher snake was spotted by a Docent just a few feet off the pavement of the road going up to the Lodge. It was coiled tightly in partial sun under a large bush and a small prickly pear cactus, apparently basking. The snake was seen a few times over the course of a week.
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