Western Shovel-nosed Snake Chionactis occipitalis Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, United States 12 May Adult

• Contributor: Rick & Nora Bowers / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: CYDANK
• File size: 29 MB (2.3 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 3900 x 2600 px | 33 x 22 cm | 13 x 8.7 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 12 May 2009

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Western Shovel-nosed Snake Chionactis occipitalis Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, United States 10 May Adults, two color morphs. Colubridae Note the "shovel" nose that allows this snake to dive into its sandy environment after food or to escape predators.

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