Cabrillo Field Notes

 

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Cabrillo National Monument protects a unique and diverse landscape thriving with life. Follow our science teams into the field and discover the stories of our park’s natural resources and beyond.

The King of Snakes

October 10, 2018 Posted by: Samantha Wynns

There are 6 resident snake species at Cabrillo National Monument. One of these species, the California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae), is sometimes called the “king of snakes” – read on to find out why!

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Snake Ambassador Meet & Greet

July 21, 2017 Posted by: Nicole Ornelas

At Cabrillo National Monument, we have a few scaled ambassadors that are typically behind the scenes. Take a moment to get to know our snakes before you come meet them Thursdays at 1:30 pm in the summer.

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