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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Snakes
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Of the 14 snakes found in the Santa Monica Mountains, only one, the southern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis), is venomous. Common snakes include the gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer), California kingsnake (Lampropeltus getulus), mountain kingsnake (Lampropeltus zonata), California striped racer (Masticophis lateralis), red coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum), two-striped garter snake (Thamnophis hammondii), blackhead snake (Tantilla planiceps), ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus), and the yellowbelly racer (Coluber constrictor). Other less common species include the blind snake (Leptotyphlops humilis), coast patch-nosed snake (Salvadora hexalepis), night snake (Hypsiglena torquata), and the lyre snake (Trimorphodon biscutatus).
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Click here to download a checklist of the reptiles and amphibians of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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SAMO Snakes (13 Photos)
Snakes of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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Science & Resource Management Links to the Mediterranean Coast Network Science and Resource Management website. more... | | Reptile and Amphibian Field Guide More information on the reptiles and amphibians of coastal Southern California more... | |
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Did You Know?
Comprising 153,075 acres, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the world's largest urban national park. It has more area codes (5) and zip codes (26), including the notable 90210 zip code of Beverly Hills, than any other unit in the National Park System.
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Last Updated: May 08, 2007 at 16:43 EST |