Condition
Dead
Animal
Western Patchnose Snake
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
Minor damage to carcass, 2 tears on ventral side. Blood not tacky, probably struck within last few minutes. Body length is 17 inches. Weather: 0-5% cloud cover, 0-5 mph winds, 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
weekly
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 3 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
65 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA HWY 190Eastbound lane; near Mile Marker 130.00 (just before 3000 foot campground entrance) heading west; ~3 feet from the yellow lane markings.