Snake on right needs no introduction . . . how many rattles can you count?
contact the Sulphur Creek Nature Center
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| Naturalist Sylvia Franke (r.) introduces the Rosy Boa. A snake native to California. | ||
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| One of the smallest members of the Boa family, the Rosy Boa rarely exceeds 3 ft. | ||
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| Sylvia covered a variety of snake topics during her presentation. | ||
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| Sulphur Creek Nature Center's beautiful female California Gopher Snake. | ||
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| The group takes a closer look at a Garter Snake in a small terrarium. | ||
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| California King Snake, Rosy Boa, and Gopher Snake. | ||
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| A Snake's spine and rib cage extends nearly the length of its body. | ||
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| When picked up, the snakes automatically coiled around Sylvia's hand for support. | ||
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| Placed on a towel, this Gopher Snake slowly uncoiled and began to glide away. | ||
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| King Snakes are immune to the venom of rattlesnakes and will kill and eat them. | ||
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| Rosy Boas give birth to live young and release musk to deter enemies. | ||
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| The Gopher Snake will often hibernate in winter with other snake species. | ||
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| Gopher
Snake on left is ready to shed its skin (note veiled eye). Snake on right needs no introduction . . . how many rattles can you count? |
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For
more information on its Adult Nature Series, contact the Sulphur Creek Nature Center |
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| Return to Top. | Go to Salamander Saturday. | |