Are MEXICAN PINE SNAKES really GOPHER SNAKES? Ever heard of Santa Cruz gopher snakes? @reptile

Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

In our discussions of gopher snakes, we've yet to talk about Pacifics, a snake less popular in the hobby than San Diegos and Sonorans. Are the Mexican species within Pituophis really pine snakes, as their common names suggest. Let us know what you think!

Are MEXICAN PINE SNAKES really GOPHER SNAKES? Ever heard of Santa Cruz gopher snakes?

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