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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Snakes
 

Of the 14 snakes found in the Santa Monica Mountains, only one, the southern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis), is venomous. Common snakes include the gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer), California kingsnake (Lampropeltus getulus), mountain kingsnake (Lampropeltus zonata), California striped racer (Masticophis lateralis), red coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum), two-striped garter snake (Thamnophis hammondii), blackhead snake (Tantilla planiceps), ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus), and the yellowbelly racer (Coluber constrictor). Other less common species include the blind snake (Leptotyphlops humilis), coast patch-nosed snake (Salvadora hexalepis), night snake (Hypsiglena torquata), and the lyre snake (Trimorphodon biscutatus).

 

Click here to download a checklist of the reptiles and amphibians of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

 
Yellowbelly racer, Santa Monica Mountains

SAMO Snakes (13 Photos)

Snakes of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

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Franklin Canyon is a great place for natural and city views.

Did You Know?
At the geographical center of Los Angeles is a national park site. At Franklin Canyon Ranch in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, you can see cityscapes and natural views. The recreation area extendes in an east-west direction running through the heart of the city.
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Last Updated: May 30, 2011 at 12:20 MST