Found in my yard in December while raking leaves. I thought it was a worm at first, but when I looked closely, I saw it was a snake and handled it. It was very gentle and just wanted to go. I released it in a safer/less-traveled part of my yard. Cool find!
Is this a Sierran Treefrog?
2 individuals in 10 minutes, they’re movin today!
Especie endémica.
Colorado Desert Shovel-nosed Snake (Chionactis [Sonora] annulata annulata), southwestern Imperial County, California
saddest day of my life
NW Illinois