Underside of body contained dark blotches, SVL 83 mm (3 in.), TL 121 mm (4 in.). Found in flat open area surround by hills. Detected after it dashed for cover before nearly being step on. When handled, opened its mouth and hissed.
Detected as it scurried across ground toward fallen yucca limb at 0815 hrs. Its body was unmistakably cool and gave the impression that it was found just as it began to bask. Air temperatures near 21 C (70 F).
