Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)

Widespread in western North America, there are 5 recognized subspecies of Gopher Snakes. They are non-venomous and very beneficial to humans.
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) Gopher Snake, Bull Snake (Pituophis catenifer sayi)
Mt. Baldy, Missoula Co., MT
14 July 2013
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) Gopher Snake, Bull Snake (Pituophis catenifer sayi)
Mt. Baldy, Missoula Co., MT
14 July 2013
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) Gopher Snake, Bull Snake (Pituophis catenifer sayi)
Mt. Baldy, Missoula Co., MT
14 July 2013

Young Gopher Snakes are generally quite friendly.

Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) Gopher Snake, Bull Snake (Pituophis catenifer sayi)
Mt. Baldy, Missoula Co., MT
2 Sep 2013
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) Gopher Snake, Bull Snake (Pituophis catenifer sayi)
Mt. Baldy, Missoula Co., MT
2 Sep 2013
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) Gopher Snake, Bull Snake (Pituophis catenifer sayi)
Mt. Baldy, Missoula Co., MT
2 Sep 2013
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) Gopher Snake, Bull Snake (Pituophis catenifer sayi)
Mt. Baldy, Missoula Co., MT
2 Sep 2013
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