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Found dead on trail in sandy soil and sandstone rock outcrops, in coastal sage scrub. Numerous bite marks from predator, but left intact. Very rarely seen snake.
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Found dead on trail in sandy soil and sandstone rock outcrops, in coastal sage scrub. Numerous bite marks from predator, but left intact. Very rarely seen snake.
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Found dead on trail in sandy soil and sandstone rock outcrops, in coastal sage scrub. Numerous bite marks from predator, but left intact. Very rarely seen snake.
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Western blind snake
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Western blind snake
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They dont grow to large lengths, maximum 40cm. They have vestigial eyes since they are burrowers and have a pale beige color with a silvery sheen. Three scales between the eyes makes this one a western blind snake. A Texas blind snake has only one scale between the eyes. Nocturnal in nature they can be found near anthills and/or near termite hills. They follow ant pheromone trails and have a balanced s-shaped slithering motion that discerns it from a common earthworm upon sight. Keep your eyes at your feet as they may cross your path. They are not very fast and are easy to handle. Our camp was here in the summer and we saw a minimum of 6-8 sightings in 5 days. Most around 10pm-midnight
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They dont grow to large lengths, maximum 40cm. They have vestigial eyes since they are burrowers and have a pale beige color with a silvery sheen. Three scales between the eyes makes this one a western blind snake. A Texas blind snake has only one scale between the eyes. Nocturnal in nature they can be found near anthills and/or near termite hills. They follow ant pheromone trails and have a balanced s-shaped slithering motion that discerns it from a common earthworm upon sight. Keep your eyes at your feet as they may cross your path. They are not very fast and are easy to handle. Our camp was here in the summer and we saw a minimum of 6-8 sightings in 5 days. Most around 10pm-midnight
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Found dead on Central Ave just beyond the northwest corner of Sycamore Canyon Park. Snake is a male; hemipenes can be seen in some of the photos.
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Found dead on Central Ave just beyond the northwest corner of Sycamore Canyon Park. Snake is a male; hemipenes can be seen in some of the photos.
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Found dead on Central Ave just beyond the northwest corner of Sycamore Canyon Park. Snake is a male; hemipenes can be seen in some of the photos.
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Found dead on Central Ave just beyond the northwest corner of Sycamore Canyon Park. Snake is a male; hemipenes can be seen in some of the photos.
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It was a surprise to flip not just one but two of these, possibly male and female, under a big rock. They are so cool looking with their purple pink shiny scales.
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It was a surprise to flip not just one but two of these, possibly male and female, under a big rock. They are so cool looking with their purple pink shiny scales.
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It was a surprise to flip not just one but two of these, possibly male and female, under a big rock. They are so cool looking with their purple pink shiny scales.
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It was a surprise to flip not just one but two of these, possibly male and female, under a big rock. They are so cool looking with their purple pink shiny scales.
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It was a surprise to flip not just one but two of these, possibly male and female, under a big rock. They are so cool looking with their purple pink shiny scales.