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Gopher snakes

The gopher snake care guide and separate bullsnake guide distinguish locality and subspecies considerations.

2 care guides in this collection

Gopher snake facing the camera on pale sand with its forked tongue extended.

Gopher snake

Pituophis catenifer

Choose housing by adult length and preserve burrowing, shaded retreat and climbing opportunities for a gopher snake.

Researched care guide · Some experience

Often around 15 years; 30+ years reported

North American terrestrial burrower4 min read

Bullsnake stretched across sandy ground beside tufts of grass.

Bullsnake

Pituophis catenifer sayi

Bullsnakes are powerful, active North American snakes that need generous adult floor space and calm handling.

Researched care guide · Some experience

Often 12–25 years; reports exceed 30 years.

Grassland burrowing and climbing7 min read

Check the guide before planning a setup.

Open the matching care article to check its scope, follow its sources and start the animal’s setup checklist. Each article identifies any care decisions that still need individual assessment.

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