Charina bottae - Rubber Boa

     1.  Blunt tail that resembles and mimics head during defensive behaviors
     2.  Very cold tolerant snake; can be found on or near patches of snow during spring
     3.  Common local species

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LeptotyphlopidaeBoidaeViperidaeColubridaeElapidae