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Mojave Shovelnose Snake in California

Harmless

Sonora occipitalis

Mojave Shovelnose Snake
Sonora occipitalis

Yes. The Mojave Shovelnose Snake has been recorded in 10 California counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Small and smooth-scaled; highly variable — banded, striped, or plain.

California counties with Mojave Shovelnose Snake records

10 listed

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