Currarong Beach
Along a trail in the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains
Sighting and photos (c) hollyb.
Field Notes - photo by Monash student Kah Jun Oh
Small garter snake found outside of the bushes of the animal hospital where I work - the client was unsure if the snake was dangerous or not.
This big guy, or gal, was lying dormant until, we took pictures. It was the thickness of a plumbing pipe, 3" round perhaps and about 4' to 5' long. The flattening of the head and a couple of hiss warnings were chilling. It was great to see this as I've wanted to see one. God knows the heart.
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