#alameda_whipsnake

Alameda whipsnake

Subspecies of snake

The Alameda whipsnake, also known as the Alameda striped racer, is a federally threatened subspecies of California whipsnake. It is a colubrid snake distinguishable by its broad head, large eyes, black and orange coloring with a yellow stripe down each side, and slender neck. The California whipsnake is found in California's northern and coastal chaparral. The Alameda whipsnake is a wary creature known for its speed and climbing abilities utilized when escaping predators or hunting prey. In winter months, the Alameda whipsnake hibernates in rock crevices and rodent burrows.

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