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San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. annectens)Observer
biesmanDescription
FYI, the key is 1-5/8” long. A hint to the small size of the snake.
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Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens)Observer
biesmanDescription
First time we’ve seen a phainopepla in our garden and we’ve lived here for over 30 years. It’s perched in a pomegranate tree.
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San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. annectens)Observer
biesmanDescription
About 15” long. Beautiful juvenile.
I believe it is the same specimen I posted yesterday. Found about 15’ down the hallway from yesterday’s photo. Captured and released under a lemonade-berry (rhus) a couple hundred feet from the house.
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Italian Wall Lizard (Podarcis siculus)Observer
biesmanDescription
These specimens were found about 20 hours apart. Based on location, size, and the dog hair, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are related. I was very surprised at the forked tail.
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California Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis)Observer
biesmanDescription
Not sure about the id...
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Western Skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus)Observer
biesmanDescription
I think it’s a skink but would appreciate a comment or confirmation.
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Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)Observer
biesmanDescription
I was surprised and pleased to see this specimen today. Sightings of these indigenous species are quite rare at this location since the Italian wild lizards invaded.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
biesmanDescription
Found dead in the gutter. Bagged and tagged and frozen for the natural history Museum rascals project.
