California Reptiles & Amphibians
Rubber Boas found in California
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Rubber boas are thick-bodied, blunt-tailed, slow-moving snakes found in moist areas in grassland, chaparral, woodland, and forest.
Active on the surface mostly at night, often at low temperatures for snakes.
Usually found crossing roads at night and under surface objects such as rocks, logs, and boards.
Two species occur in California. Check the range map to determine which one occurs in your area.
Rubber Boa - Charina bottae bottae
Southern Rubber Boa - Charina umbratica
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