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.
Sonoran Gophersnake
Pituophis catenifer affinis
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.