{Crotalus viridis). The Painted Turtle has been recorded just off the HNF on the east side of the 

 Elkhom Mountains. The Spiny Softshell is present in large rivers at lower elevations; it has been 

 reported from Canyon Ferry Reservoir, but there is no recent confirmation. Both the Short- 

 homed Lizard and Milk Snake are present in the area near Three Forks, south of the HNF. The 

 Rubber Boa has been recorded just off the HNF south of Helena and near Granite Butte; it surely 

 occurs on the HNF. The Gopher Snake has been reported from the intermountain valleys, as 

 close as Va mile from the HNF. The Western Rattlesnake also has been recorded just off the 

 HNF; v/iih several records at lower elevations, it probably will eventually be found on the HNF 

 lands. 



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