Gopher Snake?

Golddrakken · 07-25-2007, 02:28 PM

I caught this animal Tuesday night while out on back roads NE of Apache Junction. It is approx. 4 feet long. I'm told it is a Gopher Snake...can someone tell me if that is true? Also, the snake's pattern & color changes markedly in the last 18 inches or so near the tail...is that an unusual pattern/color or normal for this type?

Thank you for assistance.

Brandon · 07-25-2007, 02:37 PM

yup that would be a Gopher

-B-

Golddrakken · 07-25-2007, 02:56 PM

Thank you. Is the coloring/pattern on the back 18-20 inches normal for this species?

JJFeldner · 07-25-2007, 03:14 PM

Normal Sonoran Gopher Snake and the pattern toward the tail is normal. Notice the examples in the pictures:
http://www.reptilesofaz.com/Snakes-S...catenifer.html

MAKOOKAM · 07-25-2007, 04:26 PM

highly venemous.

coloradocrotalus · 07-25-2007, 07:16 PM

that species of snake rolls into a loop or "wheel" and chases people while stabbing them in the butt with its tail.

viborero · 07-25-2007, 07:37 PM

Don't listen to these crazy kids.

That's a bona fide Sonoran Gopher Snake you got there. The pattern and coloring is very common for this species, although I'd say that's a really pretty specimen.

JJFeldner · 07-25-2007, 09:48 PM

to the Snake Monkey. He is just jealous that he can't find a Gopher Snake. And, they are not at all venomous!! They are constrictors.

MAKOOKAM · 07-25-2007, 10:02 PM

venomous constrictors.

osyum7 · 07-26-2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAKOOKAM

venomous constrictors.

Yeah, and if shakes it's tail it's one of them buzztail crossbreeds!

Golddrakken · 07-26-2007, 03:11 AM

LOL...thank you for all the information. This one may be related to my Leucistic Rat Snake, as they both buzz their tails when cranky...darn cross-breeders

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futantbirth · 07-26-2007, 01:56 PM

I think the most interesting thing about gopher snakes is the ability to quickly discard the rattle and fangs when they sense a AHA volunteer is near.

mochasr4me00 · 07-26-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by futantbirth

I think the most interesting thing about gopher snakes is the ability to quickly discard the rattle and fangs when they sense a AHA volunteer is near.

ROTFLMAO!!!!!

JJFeldner · 07-26-2007, 06:04 PM

ME TOO!! Those Gopher/Rattler Morphs cause loads of trouble.

Golddrakken · 07-27-2007, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJFeldner

ME TOO!! Those Gopher/Rattler Morphs cause loads of trouble.

The Hotline must get a lot of calls about those types...

Golddrakken · 07-27-2007, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coloradocrotalus

that species of snake rolls into a loop or "wheel" and chases people while stabbing them in the butt with its tail.

AND while buzzing it's tail, right?

07-25-2007, 02:37 PM	#2
Brandon Tutti Frutti Summer Love Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tucson Age: 24 Posts: 136	yup that would be a Gopher -B- __________________ He who obeys all laws.

07-25-2007, 02:56 PM	#3
Golddrakken Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: East Mesa, AZ Age: 51 Posts: 18	Thank you. Is the coloring/pattern on the back 18-20 inches normal for this species? __________________ Raymond

07-25-2007, 03:14 PM	#4
JJFeldner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 71 Posts: 2,862	That is a>>> Normal Sonoran Gopher Snake and the pattern toward the tail is normal. Notice the examples in the pictures: http://www.reptilesofaz.com/Snakes-S...catenifer.html __________________ Sergeant-at-Arms

07-25-2007, 07:37 PM	#7
viborero AHA Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Age: 35 Posts: 1,282	Don't listen to these crazy kids. That's a bona fide Sonoran Gopher Snake you got there. The pattern and coloring is very common for this species, although I'd say that's a really pretty specimen. __________________ Diego Ortiz

07-25-2007, 09:48 PM	#8
JJFeldner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 71 Posts: 2,862	Pay no attention>>> to the Snake Monkey. He is just jealous that he can't find a Gopher Snake. And, they are not at all venomous!! They are constrictors. __________________ Sergeant-at-Arms

07-25-2007, 04:26 PM	#5
MAKOOKAM SNAKE MONKEY Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilbert AZ Age: 41 Posts: 1,013	highly venemous.

07-25-2007, 07:16 PM	#6
coloradocrotalus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 19 Posts: 52	that species of snake rolls into a loop or "wheel" and chases people while stabbing them in the butt with its tail.

07-25-2007, 10:02 PM	#9
MAKOOKAM SNAKE MONKEY Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilbert AZ Age: 41 Posts: 1,013	venomous constrictors.

07-26-2007, 03:11 AM	#11
Golddrakken Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: East Mesa, AZ Age: 51 Posts: 18	LOL...thank you for all the information. This one may be related to my Leucistic Rat Snake, as they both buzz their tails when cranky...darn cross-breeders . __________________ Raymond

07-26-2007, 01:56 PM	#12
futantbirth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 836	I think the most interesting thing about gopher snakes is the ability to quickly discard the rattle and fangs when they sense a AHA volunteer is near. __________________ ~Bryan RISINGCONVICTION.COM \| MYSPACE.COM/FUTANTBIRTH

07-26-2007, 06:04 PM	#14
JJFeldner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 71 Posts: 2,862	Bryan,>>> ME TOO!! Those Gopher/Rattler Morphs cause loads of trouble. __________________ Sergeant-at-Arms

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