Pituophis catenifer annectens

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:subspecies
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:average_temperature ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior non-venomous
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:climate_adaptation tolerates various climates
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size about 60 days
up to 24 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:yellow
gptkbp:color_scheme dark brown or black markings
gptkbp:color_variation varies by region
gptkbp:colors albino morphs exist
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Pacific_gopher_snake
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism mimics rattlesnakes
gptkbp:diet rodents
gptkbp:distribution Western United States
gptkbp:family gptkb:Colubridae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior active forager
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Pituophis
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
deserts
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers open areas
gptkbp:has_skin gptkb:scales
gptkbp:hatching_time about 30 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pituophis catenifer annectens
gptkbp:human_interaction kept as pets
generally non-aggressive
gptkbp:hunting_technique constriction
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:snake
gptkbp:length up to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:snake
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting digging burrows
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:predators foxes
birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Pituophis_catenifer
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior
gptkbp:scales keeled scales
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:senses keen sense of smell
gptkbp:skin_color light brown
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:subfamily gptkb:Colubrinae
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:venomous non-venomous
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:urban_development
gptkbp:youth_development independent at hatching
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:snake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4