Gonyosoma oxycephala, commonly known as "The Red-Tailed Rat Snake," is characterized by a light yellow underside and a green top, separated by a dark lateral band on the head. This study explores the skull of G. oxycephala and illustrates the positioning of bones with an open mouth in contrast to the skull at rest.
Pen and ink, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for coloring, labeling, and cleanup, Spring 2016
Referencing full skeleton specimen viewed in Ross Hall Museum, University of Northern Colorado
