Yet Another Snake ID

A neighbor found this snake crossing the street towards our house, and came to ask if it was ours. We told him no, but that we'd be happy to foster it while he was looking for the owner (if there is one). The consensus is that it is a gopher snake, but I just wanted to get the opinions of you lovely folks.

The husband is convinced that it is wild, but I've lived here 30 years and never seen a wild snake in our neighborhood. If it is WC, it's pretty darned relaxed, and didn't show any signs of aggression or fear while being handled. I have "It" quarantined away from the rest of my collection in a totally separate room that gets very little traffic. I plan on taking all proper precautions while the snake is in my possession.

Thanks!

Gopher snake

Pacific Gopher Snake

This is a wild one my co-worker's niece found caught in a net near some new housing. She went back the next day and cut it free.




I've lived in CA most of my life and have only seen one (so far). That's pretty cool, glad your neighbor knew to call you over for help unlike so many people that just think 'snake! kill it!'

Really april? I've got a baby in QT that is a WC. Guess I'm lucky?

Originally Posted by Utta

Really april? I've got a baby in QT that is a WC. Guess I'm lucky?

I haven't really been out looking for the last 5 or so years... so I'm sure that's part of it. I'm usually good at finding lizards.. snakes, not so much. I need more practice.

yep... gopher