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California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae)Observer
jengdahlDescription
In a gopher hole. Tongue flicking
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California Newt (Taricha torosa)Observer
jengdahlDescription
Climbing through leaf litter next to the creek. Was slightly handled. Moderately active.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
jengdahlDescription
On log. Basking? No push-up behavior.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
jengdahlDescription
Push-up behavior. Tail intact. Turquoise markings.
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Painted Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima)Observer
jengdahlDescription
Basking on brick path. Tried to crawl under a lavender bush. Not bitey. Fairly calm. Refused lettuce.
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Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)Observer
jengdahlDescription
In the road, maybe trying to warm up on the asphalt? Unsure about sex. Fast moving. Did not want to be picked up.
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Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)Observer
jengdahlDescription
Skin under cover board, chorro creek
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
jengdahlDescription
Female. Named her Jess Jr. Bitey and adorable. Under an ornamental bush by a home.
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Mojave Zebra-tailed Lizard (Callisaurus draconoides ssp. rhodostictus)Observer
jengdahlDescription
Under creosote bush
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Long-nosed Snake (Rhinocheilus lecontei)Observer
jengdahlDescription
Coiled on the asphalt of I-15, 9pm
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
jengdahlDescription
Push-up behavior. Territorial responses to two other fence lizards in the same area.