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What kind of snake is this.

Rockmutt312 Jun 16, 2005 01:46 PM

Found this snake in front of my house.
I live just west of Palm Springs Cailf.

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Replies (5)

LemonViper Jun 16, 2005 02:10 PM

That looks like a Red Coachwhip. Masticophis flagellum piceus.Trey

throatoyster Jun 16, 2005 02:44 PM

It let you just pick it up like that???
They're usually crazy biters!! But non-venomous
-Will

Rockmutt312 Jun 16, 2005 02:58 PM

Got that day this was the little one the bigger was a little mean. Thinks for the ID.

Rockmutt312 Jun 16, 2005 03:00 PM

Got two

snake_gal Jun 28, 2005 03:03 PM

it is a coachwhip, probably a red coachwhip.
-emily

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