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Coast Patch-nosed Snake (Salvadora hexalepis virgultea)

Created: November 9th, 2022 - 10:56 PM
Last Modified: November 10th, 2022 - 12:00 AM
Entered by: Jeff Teel
Record 360307
Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
San Bernardino County
Time:
2022-05-15 19:18:00
Qty:
1
Age:
Sub-Adult
Sex:
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Method:
Road cruising
Habitat:
Pine-Oak Transition Zone Chaparral, Rocky-Riparian.
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
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Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
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Sky Conditions:
Clear
Moon Phase:
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Elevation:
4489.00ft
Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

This is only the 2nd Salvadora I've seen in this area. I've hiked here for over 30 years quite extensively. The last one I saw was a YOY back in 2006-(Record #37715)

Hiking approx. 4 miles to the North I've seen snakes that have a more S.h.mojavensis phenotype.

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