Discover the robust and adaptable Pituophis catenifer, commonly known as the gopher snake. This fascinating reptile thrives in various North American habitats, featuring distinctive yellow or cream coloration with darker blotches, while playing a crucial role in controlling rodent populations in its ecosystem.
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Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
<b>Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus</b>, or the Mexican gopher snake, is a slender, nocturnal predator found in the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its distinctive coloration, mimicry of rattlesnakes, and role in regulating small animal populations in diverse habitats like deserts and grasslands. This species lays 4 to 14 eggs in sandy soil and is classified as of Least Concern by the IUCN, though it faces threats from habitat loss.