Found in narrow sandy ravine. Expelled blood from eye when captured. Other reptiles identified in vicinity include Urosaurus ornatus, Sceloporus undulatus, and Crotalus molossus. On the way down mountain, at lower elevations Hypsiglena encountered on road.
Not only does this record represent a unique Sierra Nevada locaton, it also represents high elevation. Large adult, ventral yellow with dark blotching: SVL 84 mm (3 in.), TL 115 mm (4 in.). Found basking on pavement at 0830 hrs.
Yellow below with gray blotches. Measured: SVL 87 mm (3 in.), TL 128 mm (5 in.). Noticed from a distance on dirt road feeding on ants at 4:00 pm. When annoyed expelled blood from eyes.