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Pituophis catenifer catenifer
Pituophis catenifer catenifer
Pacific Gopher Snake
Photographer: Lee Dittmann

ID: 0000 0000 1101 0133 (2001-11-21)

Copyright © 1975 Lee Dittmann

 
INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
  • date of photo  Jun 1975
  • location   Hidden Hills subdivision: near Saddle Road (Monterey County, California, US)
  • notes   Two gopher snakes entwined, apparently copulating. I was alerted to their presence one day by the sound of heavy breathing, which originated from the pair. Month given is date slide was developed; actual month was either May or June.
  • camera   Kodak Instamatic 126 film
  • photo category: Animal - Reptile

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Pacific Gopher Snake (ITIS )
  • View The Reptile Database record for Pituophis catenifer catenifer
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  • Reviewers' comments about this photo (review or add another comment)
    1. Reviewed by Simon J. Tonge    Sep 1, 2012

    Action: changed name from "Pituophis melanoleucus catenifer" to "Pituophis catenifer catenifer "

    Reviewer's comments:
         "Follows current taxonomy"

     
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