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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Gopher Snake observed by theforestseeker
Apr 18, 2026
New Brighton State Beach, Santa Cruz County, US-CA, US
bytheforestseeker
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Gopher Snake observed by richardandrews
Apr 18, 2026
Rancheria Flat Rd, Coulterville, CA, US
byRichard Andrews
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Gopher Snake observed by dataecologist
Apr 18, 2026
Riverland East, Boise, ID 83716, USA
bydataecologist
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Gopher Snake observed by antimony92
Apr 18, 2026
Ncar Trail, Boulder, CO, US
byantimony92
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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