"B. Richardson 934 Garter Snake May 21 Little Lake Kern River Tulare Co., California A number of these individuals were seen at the south side of the lake. They were found in the water of the lake among the water buckwheat and water grass, along the edge of the river and among the dense moist brushy areas between the lake and the river. Nine of these individuals were taken a good many more were seen that were not taken. Mr. Dixon got one snake along the edge of the river that was the largest one seen that measured 39" May 23 A large individual shot in the willows near camp 50 ft from the river. It measured 37" in length in spite of the bob tail.