california striped racer

Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis

Member of striped racer (Masticophis lateralis)
colubrine snakes (subfamily Colubrinae)
colubrid snakes (family Colubridae)
snakes (suborder Serpentes)
reptiles (class Reptilia)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

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• side stripe covers only half a scale above and below with no full scales covered
• stripe is cream colored
• interrupted light stripe from the nose to the eye
• found throughout California, most often in Southern California

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Chris’s observations: 1 (research grade)

Locations:

• Henry Coe SP

Months:

• May: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist