AOR adult male on Hwy 385: ~ 5.5 miles South of Marathon. Collected by Ed Acuna in May 2004. GTS 319. UTA DC 7198. This specimen would best be classified as a New Mexico or Big Bend Milksnake (L. t. celaenops). Date on image is not accurate.
ID changed to New Mexico Milksnake (which was not available at the time of formation of this record).
This pair was found together, exactly as you see in the second and third photos. I love their cryptic pattern, and they way they act like stones. In this area there were both red and white stones.
Only one observed in three nights road cruising, about 3 ft. long. Gorgeous snake.
Trans-pecos Ratsnake is a non-venomous snake with distinct pattern.This individual was found crossing a dirt road.
AOR adult male on Hwy 385: ~ 5.5 miles South of Marathon. Collected by Ed Acuna in May 2004. GTS 319. UTA DC 7198. This specimen would best be classified as a New Mexico or Big Bend Milksnake (L. t. celaenops). Date on image is not accurate.
ID changed to New Mexico Milksnake (which was not available at the time of formation of this record).