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.
Habitat
Chaparral, oak woodland, and foothill grasslands of California
Diet
Lizards, frogs, small rodents, and birds
How common
Common
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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