Gopher Snake
Gopher snakes are commonly found in
a large variety of habitats, and our most recent visitor was picked up from the Oakland Chinatown Library! These snakes are slow-movers that gravitate towards crevices and burrows, which probably made the library an attractive location for this city-dwelling snake. Oakland Animal Services brought him into the hospital, and a routine exam was performed by Dr. Cynthia Lynn and Shemira. During his stay at the hospital, he coiled himself up and vibrated his tail just like a rattlesnake; this is typical behavior for gopher snakes when they find themselves in an uncomfortable situation. After declaring him to be in good health, he was transferred to Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue Center where he will be released back into the wild.
Written by Lindsey H.
