Here’s a very young california kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) I found out doing his thing one night.
After missing a bite, it curled into a defensive ball.
California Kingsnake
I moved it to the base of a tree, where, which to my surprise it climbed up into the lower branches and then just sat still for some photos.
Lampropeltis getula californiae
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