Young adult. This bairdi
is about done with the pattern/color transformation. Some adults will
retain some pattern on the forebody well after reaching adulthood. It
is an interesting process to observe. The metallic
sheen developing on this specimen is quite remarkable. The most
metallic looking area on these snakes is on the tail to just a few
inches above the vent. What we can see of the tail of this animal will
do quite nicely.