Reptile · GBIF taxon 5225695
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottaeAlso known as Coastal Rubber Boa, Rubber Boa
Renowned for soft, wrinkled skin and an unusually calm demeanor, Northern Rubber Boas thrive in surprisingly cool climates across western North America. Mother snakes use their blunt, scarred tails as decoys to fend off protective parent mice while feeding on nestlings. Active mostly at dusk and night, these slow-moving burrowers spend much of their lives hidden beneath logs, leaf litter, and subterranean burrows.
BurrowingDocileNocturnal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Mice
- Voles
- Lizards
Predators
- Hawks
- Owls
- Coyotes
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, severe wildfires, and vehicle strikes
HabitatsConiferous forests, montane meadows, chaparral, and rocky canyons
Life span30 to 50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyBoidae
- SpeciesCharina bottae
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Habitat Search: Look beneath rotting logs, flat boards, or large rocks during humid spring mornings.
- Rock Flipping Care: Always return moved rocks and logs to their exact original positions to preserve microclimates.
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