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Trans-pecos Rat Snake

Bogertophis subocularis

Description:

Lifer, and was my white whale for a long time! Tan snake with black "H" markings down the back. Large, blue eyes.

Habitat:

Found crossing a road at night in a rocky, thornscrub desert.

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4 Comments

JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 8 years ago

This is a stunning snake! I love the geometric patterns on the back. Congrats on your lifer Ashley!

Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 8 years ago

Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 8 years ago

Striking series! Congrats on this lifer Ashley!

James McNair
James McNair 8 years ago

What a wonderful snake...nice one Ashley!

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA

Spotted on May 10, 2015
Submitted on Aug 18, 2015

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