The California Whipsnake is a fast, slender snake of chaparral and oak woodland in California. It is diurnal and actively hunts lizards and frogs. It will climb into shrubs in pursuit of prey.
Best time to see a California Whipsnake
The best time to see a California Whipsnake is March–June, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,806 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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