Identifying the Appearance of a Gopher Snake

Learn to identify a gopher snake by its unique features, including color patterns and size.

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A gopher snake typically features brown, black, or reddish blotches along its back with a light brown to yellowish base color. They can grow to an average length of 4 to 6 feet. Gopher snakes have a narrow head that somewhat mimics a rattlesnake but lack the triangular shape and rattle. Their scales are keeled, giving them a slightly rough texture.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the color patterns of a gopher snake? Gopher snakes typically exhibit brown, black, or reddish blotches along their back with a light brown to yellowish base color.
  2. How long do gopher snakes usually grow? Gopher snakes can grow to an average length of 4 to 6 feet.
  3. How can you distinguish a gopher snake from a rattlesnake? Gopher snakes have a narrow head that resembles a rattlesnake but lack the triangular shape and rattle.
  4. What texture do gopher snakes have? Gopher snakes have keeled scales, which give them a slightly rough texture.

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