Field notes, v1382
Page 421
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E.L. Kardum 1954 Diophis andulis April 24 1/4 mi SE Building, Mariposa Co., Calif., Elevation 1200 ft. Stebbins collected one of largest ring-necks he or I had ever seen. Rough measurements at lab showed total length 21 1/2 inches. Stebbins temperature measurements: cloaca 14.0° C., 8:55 A.M., air 1" above ground 14.5° C. May 3 Stebbins placed this snake in live cage with Xantusia vigilis. The ring-neck almost immediately seized one of the lizard by the side of the head and commenced feeding.