Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

The gopher snake is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to North America.

Gopher snake in California. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Benjamin Genter.
Gopher snake in California. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Benjamin Genter.
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Pituophis catenifer observed by drewrdavis
Jun 3, 2026
NM-114, Elida, NM, US
byDrew R. Davis, Ph.D.
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Pituophis catenifer observed by drewrdavis
Jun 3, 2026
E Avenue A, Portales, NM, US
byDrew R. Davis, Ph.D.
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Gopher Snake observed by isopodfan18
Jun 2, 2026
Tidmore Ln, Redding, CA, US
byLavender Lewis
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Gopher Snake observed by lie-lie
Jun 2, 2026
New Brighton State Beach Route, Capitola, CA, US
bylie-lie
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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