The Cape Gopher is a species of extremely colorful and docile snakes that do not carry venom. They are highly popular as exotic pets in the pet trade.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Serpentes |
Family |
Colubridae |
Subfamily |
Colubrinae |
Genus |
Pituophis |
Species |
P. catenifer |
Scientific Name |
Pituophis catenifer vertebralis |
Other Names |
Baja gopher snake |
Length |
36–66 in |
Color |
Patterns in shades of orange upon a bright yellow base |
Distribution |
Extreme southern Baja California Sur, Mexico |
Habitat |
Diverse habitats including deserts, dry tropical forests, arid tropical scrubs, desert shores |
Diet |
Small rodents, birds, and eggs |
Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
Breeding Season |
Spring to summer |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
Cape Gopher Snake Pictures Gallery
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Baja Cape Gopher Snake
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Baja Gopher Snake
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Cape Gopher Snake Baby
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Cape Gopher Snake
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Images of Cape Gopher Snake
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Pituophis Catenifer Vertebralis
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Cape Gopher Snake Care