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Southwestern Blackhead Snake in California

Harmless

Tantilla hobartsmithi

Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi

Yes. The Southwestern Blackhead Snake has been recorded in 7 California counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Tiny and slender, plain brown or tan, often with a darker head cap.

California counties with Southwestern Blackhead Snake records

7 listed

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