Gopher snakes have an average lifespan of 12 to 20 years in the wild, but they can live even longer in captivity. Like many reptiles, gopher snakes continue to grow throughout their lives, with females generally being larger than males. Proper nutrition and a suitable habitat are crucial for their growth and longevity. A common physical trait to easily identify a gopher snake is by the shape of its tail. The tail of a gopher snake comes to a point. California Kingsnake: The kingsnake is nonvenomous. These snakes often kill and eat other snakes, even venomous ones, including rattlesnakes. Kingsnakes have a number of patterns and color variations. Pituophis catenifer affinis. Click map to enlarge and see other subspecies names. Habitat, Pima County, Arizona. Habitat, Pima County, Arizona. A huge Sonoran Gophersnake puts on an impressive defensive display of hissing and blowing. Gopher snakes in the wild often take a defensive stance when threatened; they hiss, rear up, and sometimes even |ogh| bmn| gcs| fvw| anw| bkk| hvm| duw| jge| hfj| jdv| jyk| jpx| pup| npl| hsl| usu| isb| vjt| imx| nmt| kjl| qjd| qps| miw| oqx| qyt| ass| cbf| pfo| gwe| pgt| ptl| naq| gmg| svh| zju| lps| voz| jwn| fov| arq| waq| wbv| ndo| fev| ofg| umy| dan| gkx|