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P:

Please identify this snake that I found on my property. I am hoping it is a gopher snake.

R:

Thank you for the great photo! That really helps with identifying the snake.

This snake definitely appears to be a gopher snake, including that dark crescent marking that wraps from the jaw, over and through the eyes, to the other jaw. The snake will do a good job of keeping rodents in check around your house and garden!

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