Species information

 

Pacific Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer catenifer

 

Pituophis catenifer catenifer - Pacific Gopher Snake

 

Common name

Pacific Gopher Snake

Scientific name

Pituophis catenifer catenifer

Family

Colubridae

Appearance

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Locality

California, Oregon.

 

Adult size

4-5ft.

 

Approx lifespan

Upto 20 years.

 

REcomended vivarium size

36x12x15in.

 

Basic set up type

Dry grassland. A with all snakes you should provide the pacific gopher snake with hides in both the warm end and the cool end.

 

Diet

A diet consisting of rodents is best for the Pacific Gopher Snake.

 

Further reading

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