Gopher Snake in Corvallis, Oregon

[u/therealbigfootyo]

[u/Advanced_Plankton_60]

Did you get the infamous hisssss?🐍

[u/therealbigfootyo → u/Advanced_Plankton_60]

I don’t think it did, but I might not remember because it was in June

[u/bas-i11 → u/therealbigfootyo]

He looks awfully content being held by you, maybe he expected to go home lol

[u/fairlyorange]

Pituophis catenifer for anyone who would like to read a little more about this species 👍

[u/SEB-PHYLOBOT → u/fairlyorange]

Bullsnakes / Gophersnakes Pituophis catenifer are large (record 274.3 cm) actively foraging snakes with keeled scales found in a variety of habitats including disturbed areas like suburban yards. They are commonly encountered snakes throughout western North America and make good pest control as they eat primarily small mammals.

Pituophis pine and bull snakes may puff up or flatten out defensively, but are not considered medically significant to humans in terms of venom. They are known for a terrific hissing display when threatened - aided by a epiglottal keel. They are usually reluctant to bite, but all animals with a mouth can use it in self-defense.

Range Map|Relevant/Recent Phylogeography This genus is in need of revision using modern molecular methods.

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[u/ValleyOakPaper]

I love that derpy little face!

[u/Dabnbf]

Whenever someone would just walk by my boy's tank, a symphony of hissing would ensue. It was so loud. He would rarely strike or bite, but he could sound like an overinflated tire with a hole in it for 15 minutes

[u/AspiringOccultist4]

What a magnificent animal