Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake (Chionactis occipitalis annulata) - HM 109056
Observer:
Nordland, Jeff
Observed:
2014-06-23 01:59:00
Last Modified:
2016-02-23 14:21:53
Country:
United States of America
State:
California
County:
San Diego
Age:
Adult
Deceased:
Notes:
This snake was found dead on the road, but it didn't seem to have been hit by a car. It seemed more like it was attacked and killed by a predator (owl?), then dropped or left behind on the road. Perhaps my approaching car scared away the predator before I got a look at it.
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