Re: western coachwhips/eastern yellowbellies

Posted by Tom Lott on January 18, 2000 at 18:35:28:

In Reply to: western coachwhips/eastern yellowbellies posted by shaun on January 14, 2000 at 21:04:27:

Shaun,

This is the best time of the year to find any of the Masticophis. Look under surface debris (esp. plywood, tarpaper, etc.) on sunny days when the air temperature is relatively low. Under these conditions, they will usually just sit there while you snap away. Additionally, you won't have to waste any energy in fruitless attempts to chase them down. Western Coachwhips will occasionally feign death (like a Hognose) when they're exposed to low temperatures (i.e., <50F).

Tom Lott

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: Shaun, : This is the best time of the year to find any of the Masticophis. Look under surface debris (esp. plywood, tarpaper, etc.) on sunny days when the air temperature is relatively low. Under these conditions, they will usually just sit there while you snap away. Additionally, you won't have to waste any energy in fruitless attempts to chase them down. Western Coachwhips will occasionally feign death (like a Hognose) when they're exposed to low temperatures (i.e., <50F). : Tom Lott

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