This is for those interested with diversity of the Western Shovel-nosed Snake

[Fieldnotes]

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A typical Colorado Desert Shovel-nosed Snake (yellowish with red and black bands), from San Diego Co.

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A unique white individual lacking the reddish bands that are generally present between the dark bands. From San Diego Co. Other shovel-nosed snakes found nearby were typically marked with red between dark bands.

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Colorado Desert Shovel-nosed (white w/ black and orange bands), from San Diego Co.

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Nevada Shovel-nosed Snake, from Inyo Co.

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Mojave Shovel-nosed with faint orange wash between dark bands, San Bernardino Co.

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And finally the typical Mojave Shovel-nosed from Riverside Co.

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