I would handle them with a hook.
They can be quit biting and fast. Allthough I find Masticophis even faster.
Two pics of a specimen I cought.


There are two subspecies which look quit different. Also males and females look different.
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I would handle them with a hook.
They can be quit biting and fast. Allthough I find Masticophis even faster.
Two pics of a specimen I cought.


There are two subspecies which look quit different. Also males and females look different.
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