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 Pictures
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Cape Gopher Snake
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Cape Gopher Snakes
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Images of Cape Gopher Snake
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Pituophis Catenifer Vertebralis
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Cape Gopher Snake Care
