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Gopher snakes are also known as bullsnakes and pinesnakes. There are six classified species of gopher snakes in the Pituophis genus. These are non-venomous snakes who use body language to mimic venomous snakes such as rattlesnakes. Gopher snakes are able to flatten their heads, hiss, and rattle their tails to sound and look like rattlesnakes! This helps keep predators at bay, except humans who kill the snakes when they fall for the mimic. This is unfortunate, as gopher snakes do a great job of clearing up rodent populations.

Scientific Name: Genus - Pituophis
Range: North America and parts of Central America
Size: average of 4 feet (122cm) but larger individuals may double this
Diet: gophers as well as other rodents, birds, bird eggs, and lizards
Lifespan: 15 years

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