What
Species:
Species Identification Confidence:
I'm very confident
Observation Method(s):
Individual(s) Observed (seen)
Count:
1
Count Type:
Absolute
Sex:
Unknown
Life State:
Alive
Life Stage:
Mature (Adult)
Species Account:
One individual seen on the Indian Cliffs trail in Heyburn State Park, ID. It was about 2.5 feet long, slow moving, and very plump (as if it had eggs or was well-fed). Did not seem to mind our presence, and slithered away peacefully. I’ve never seen this species before!
Where
Location:
Decimal Degrees: 47.3,-116.7
Location Precision:
±1000 meters
Location Resource:
Google Maps Click
Location Use:
Unknown
Habitat Description:
Mixed vegetation on moderate slope.
Region:
Game Management Unit:
County:
When
Date Time:
April 3, 2022, 11:00 am MDT
Date/Time Precision:
Day
Who
& How
Identification Tools:
Google, IDFG website
Survey Method:
Incidental Observation
Location Unresolveable:
No
Source Type:
Animal Observation Report (Sightings)
Verification Status:
Unreviewed