Masticophis flagellum SHAW 1802

Coachwhip

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Masticophis flagellum SHAW 1802

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Isaac Gonzalez, Fresno City College
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Jerry Kirkhart, Fresno City College
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Gonzalez, I. 2001. "Masticophis flagellum" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Masticophis_flagellum.html. 

 

This is a long, slender snake with smooth scales. The dorsal coloration in the adult varies from shades of tan, grey, pink, and red. Thin, white crossbars or blotches are found on the dorsal area behind the black or brown neck. The ventral surface is usually a tan to pinkish. Juveniles have tan, brown, or black transverse bands. In hatchlings the black neck is absent. The adult length ranges from 91.4-259 cm. The large eyes have round pupils, and are protected by supraocular scales. It has 17 dorsal scale rows at midbody, and a divided anal plate.(King 1979)

 
"Masticophis flagellum SHAW 1802". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/791500". Accessed 20 Mar 2010.