Desert Nightsnake vs. Gopher Snake
Both are pale snakes with dark blotches down the back. A: the Nightsnake has a large dark blotch on each side of the neck and a dark stripe behind the eye. B: its pupil is vertical; the Gopher Snake's is round. C: the Nightsnake's scales are smooth; the Gopher Snake's are keeled, giving a rough look. The Nightsnake is small (to 2 ft) and comes out at night; the Gopher Snake is big (to 6 ft or more) and active by day.
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