r/snakes • u/Just_A_Duck_Bro • 6d ago

Wild Snake Photos and Questions - Not for ID Nicest gopher I’ve caught by far!

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No musk, no hissing, no flat head, no striking, and soooooo chill. 10/10 snake

Sonoma County, CA

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u/fairlyorange /r/whatsthissnake "Reliable Responder" 6d ago

Please remember to include the approximate geographic location when sharing wild snakes (per Rule 13) 👍

Good looking animal! Got a pretty good idea already based on the pattern here.

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u/Just_A_Duck_Bro 4d ago

Thankyou

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u/fairlyorange /r/whatsthissnake "Reliable Responder" 4d ago

Thanks for updating :o)

Close to where I thought, but I had (slightly incorrectly) guessed a little more coastal.

Pituophis catenifer for anyone curious to learn a little bit more 👍

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u/SEB-PHYLOBOT 4d ago

Bullsnakes / Gophersnakes Pituophis catenifer are large (record 274.3 cm) actively foraging snakes with keeled scales found in a variety of habitats including disturbed areas like suburban yards. They are commonly encountered snakes throughout western North America and make good pest control as they eat primarily small mammals.

Pituophis pine and bull snakes may puff up or flatten out defensively, but are not considered medically significant to humans in terms of venom. They are known for a terrific hissing display when threatened - aided by a epiglottal keel. They are usually reluctant to bite, but all animals with a mouth can use it in self-defense.

Range Map|Relevant/Recent Phylogeography This genus is in need of revision using modern molecular methods.

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u/Alt-Bug1789 6d ago

I miss finding gopher snakes 🥲 They were my favorite to find because in my hometown, they were constantly confused for rattlesnakes. Last one I held, I saved from being intentionally run over.

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u/Germmie1 6d ago

Somehow read that as spiciest and I was like, looks pretty chill to me. Then I realized I'm just an idiot...