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
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 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Sub-Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Road cruising |
Habitat: Pine-Oak Transition Zone Chaparral, Rocky-Riparian. |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
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Elevation: 4489.00ft |
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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.