Paul DeBenedicts 1961 Thamnophis elegans June 27 North side of Donner Lake, 1 mi. n. Truckee, 6000 ft. Nevada Co., Calif. 3 specimens of this species were taken today in a very wet (boggry ?) area in the cabins at the north side at Donner Lake. The major features of the vegetation are an area of dense alders and an open grass sedge area. Both are pene- rated by small (6 to 12" wide, 2-4" deep), numerous trickles of cold, clear water, the water ways with numerous flowers of many types (e.g. roses, lolks). The animals are active in the grassy area, and 2 were taken under boards in the grassy area. A few others have been seen. June 25. Another large specimen was taken in the same area + 2 others were seen. Both larger specimens proceed to be gravid ls with four or five embryos, not yet recognizable as snakes (or anything). Probably mated 2-3 weeks previously.