Herpetofauna - One Life's List

Western Coachwhip Snake
Masticophis flagellum testaceus

Val Verde Co., Texas. May 23, 1997.
 


Photo by Ken Felsman.
Found crossing the Pandale Dirt Road late one afternoon, the color of this coachwhip were just incredible.  It isn't unusual to see several coachwhips during the course of a day, but to catch one is another story - they are usually off the road and gone before you can stop your vehicle
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