Snakes

Pacific Gopher Snake

Pacific Gopher Snake

Common and not dangerous to humans. Often confused with rattlesnakes, but the tail is long and thin with no rattle.

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Rattler, Gary Nafis Snake

Northern Pacific Rattlesnake

Venomous and potentially dangerous. A heavy-bodied pit viper, with a thin neck, a large triangular head, and a rattle on the end of the tail.

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Red Sided Garter, 2 Gary Nafis Snake

California Red-Sided Garter Snake

Common and not dangerous to humans. Color and pattern is highly variable, but there is usually a yellow dorsal stripe and a yellowish stripe along the bottom of each side. 

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Striped Racer, Gary Nafis Snake

California Striped Racer

Common and not dangerous to humans. Dark olive brown, gray, or black ground coloring with a pale yellow or cream colored solid stripe on each side which extends from the back of the eye to or beyond the vent.

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Yellow-Bellied Racer, Gary Nafis Snake

Western Yellow-Bellied Racer

Common and not dangerous to humans. Adults of the species are 20-75 inches long (51-190 centimeters) A slender snake with large eyes.

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