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Pacific Gophersnake

Pituophis catenifer catenifer

The Pacific gopher snake is one of eight subspecies of gopher snake. The Pacific Gopher snake grows as long as 7 feet and weighs between 2 and 4 pounds. Pacific Gopher snakes with longitudinal stripes with or without blotches are occasionally found in central and west-central California, often in Solano, Yolo, and Napa Counties. Gophers in the vineyard are Pacific gopher snake's primary prey.

"When you eat of the toil of your hands, happy are you, and it is good for you."   Psalm 128

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