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Gastropods (Class Gastropoda)Observer
konshauDescription
From late miocene shell beds
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Western Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta ssp. bellii)Observer
veltkampDescription
Sitting in the middle of the path. I picked the turtle up, took a few photos, then set it down where I found it. This path is very close to water and not well travelled so the turtle was not in any danger.
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Japanese False Cerith (Batillaria attramentaria)Observer
phytofullerDescription
Incredibly high density. Also high relative density of heavily worn or partially dissolved shells. Area with substantial groundwater seepage.
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Coast Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. terrestris)Observer
lizsdvmDescription
All the ones I see around my neighborhood are this black/yellow pattern. I often see baby ones!
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Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake (Thamnophis atratus ssp. atratus)Observer
gabrielgartnerDescription
One of several specimens observed from juveniles to gravid females. All observed basking on an overcast and mild day. One juvenile observed under board cover.
