Condition
Dead
Animal
Western Shovelnose Snake
Identification Confidence
somewhat confident
Observation Date / Time
Flattened, extensive damage, missing head; therefore I am only somewhat confident in identification. Measurements are: snout-to-vent >20 mm, tail >6 mm. Sparse vegetation dominated by Atriplex hymenelytra (Desert holly), Larrea tridentata (Creosote), and Erigonum inflatum (Desert trumpet). Weather: 0% cloud cover, 2-5 mph winds, 93 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
weekly
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 24 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
65 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA Hwy 190Eastbound lane; near mile marker 128.30, heading East; ~12 inches from the yellow lane markings.