California Gopher Snake
To see a baby gopher snake, click here.
California Gopher Snake |
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| When annoyed gopher snakes can quickly become defensive. | ||||
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| They glare at you, flatten their heads, vibrate their tails and hiss loudly. | ||||
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| They will even raise their heads and strike repeatedly. | ||||
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| These displays are meant to scare off predators. | ||||
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| One of the largest and most aggressive gopher snake I'd ever encountered. To see a baby gopher snake, click here. |
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| Most gopher snakes are sweet-natured and only want to be left alone. | ||||
| Click here for photos of a gopher snake emerging/retreating into a hole. | ||||
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