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In the Okanagan, Gopher Snakes lay from two
to eight eggs, most often four to five. Mating takes
place in May. The eggs are laid in late June or
early July. Since the adults do not incubate
the eggs, they must choose a nest site that
will be warm and moist enough to allow
them to develop alone. Hatching takes
place in late August or early September. By
this time, the adult males may have already
returned to their dens to hibernate. The young
and females stay active until the middle of
October. Gopher Snakes are sometimes found
sharing hibernating dens, or hibernacula, with
Western Yellow-bellied Racers, Common Garter
Snakes or Western Rattlesnakes. They also
frequently hibernate alone. Large piles of loose
rock are often used as hibernacula.
Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. 1998. Gopher Snake. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Wildlife at Risk Factsheet
Topic: Species and Ecosystems at Risk
Keywords: wildlife at risk, gopher snake, species at risk, sara, endangered, threatened
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Scientific Name: Pituophis catenifer
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English Name: Gopher Snake
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