Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake (Chionactis occipitalis annulata) - HM 108659
Observer:
Nordland, Jeff
Observed:
2013-08-31 21:45:00
Last Modified:
2016-02-23 14:20:26
Country:
United States of America
State:
California
County:
San Diego
Age:
Adult
Deceased:
Notes:
This shiny snake seemed freshly shed, and was about 11" long.

weather was hot and humid, with tropical moisture moving into the region from the SSE; thunderstorms in the desert and mountains earlier in the afternoon. Ground was very wet in some locales.
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