I found 2 large, adult Sonoran Gophersnakes (Pituophis catenifer affinis) within 50 feet of eachother in the early evening in April. Neither wanted to fight, which was a little uncommon for these guys. It left me a little disappointed, because it’s fun to see these large constrictors put on their impressive show of puffing, hissing, and strikes.
Oh well, still good to see them.
Pituophis catenifer affinis
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Tags: Field Herping, Pituophis catenifer affinis, sonoran gophersnake
Hi Do you breed Sonorans? I just lost two and I want more. They are great snakes.
I don’t breed them (It’s illegal to do any commercial activity in Arizona), but if you live here, they’re easy enough to find. They are great snakes … I have 2.