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A macro of the scales and triad pattern of a California mountain kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) from the Santa Cruz mountains. Many snakes with this pattern are called coral snake mimics but these kingsnakes live many 100s of miles from the nearest species of coral snake. The different colors may help break up the snake's shape when it moves.

After eating a highly toxic newt a California red sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis) is somewhat sluggish and takes a few min to push the newt down further as well as clear debris that is stuck in its mouth.

California Drought