The Pacific gopher snake, Pituophis catenifer, is a nonvenomous snake found in the Western United States, Canada and Mexico. It is commonly called the Pacific gopher snake, Western gopher snake or coast gopher snake. The bullsnake is one of its five subspecies. This nonvenomous and harmless constrictor snake mimicks the behavior and appearance of venomous […]
Thamnophis Elegans – Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
The western terrestrial garter snake is a harmless snake species that can be found throughout the Western United States. Its five subspecies come in a variety of colors ranging from brown to red, purple, yellow and black. Description The 5 subspecies of the western terrstrial garter snake come in various different colors. The most widely […]
Nerodia Sipedon – Common Watersnake
The common watersnake is a nonvenomous snake that is often seen throughout the Eastern United States as well as Southeastern Canada. Due to its often brown coloration with dark brown blotches, it is often confused with the venomous cottonmouth (or water moccasin) or the venomous copperhead snake. Description The common watersnake can be brown, reddish-brown, […]
Crotalus Cerastes – Sidewinder Rattlesnake
Crotalus cerastes, commonly called the sidewinder rattlesnake or the horned rattlesnake is a small venomous pit viper snake. It can be found in the sandy desert areas of the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. Thanks to its sidewinding movements, it is the fastest-moving snake species on sand. Description The sidewinder, or horned, rattlesnake is […]
Crotalus Oreganus – Pacific Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus, commonly called the (Northern) Pacific rattlesnake is a venomous rattlesnake found in Western America from British Columbia in Canada to Northwestern Mexico. Historically, the Pacific rattlesnake was considered a subspecies of the Western rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis). Description Size The Pacific rattlesnake is a relatively large species of rattlesnake. The length of different specimen […]
Diadophis Punctatus – Ring-Necked Snake
The ring-necked snake, Diadophis punctatus, is a harmless small snake that can be found throughout most of the United States and parts of Mexico and Canada. It is mostly grey or brown with a colorful belly side and a colorful ring behind its head. Ring-Necked Snake Description The common name of the snake refers to […]
Hydrophis Platurus – Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake
The yellow-bellied sea snake, hydrophis platurus, is a venomous sea snake and probably the most common snake species around the world. It can be found along the coast lines of the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean as well as in some areas of the Atlantic Ocean. In the United States, the yellow-bellied sea snake can […]
Thamnophis Sirtalis – Common Garter Snake
The common garter snake is the best-known and most widespread species among the garter snakes. It can be found throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. It lives in forests, meadows and swamps, but also parks and gardens. Proximity to waters is always a prerequisite. The predominantly day-active common garter snake spends most of its […]
Charina Trivirgata – Rosy Boa
Charina trivirgata, the rosy boa, is a small type of boa native to California, Arizona as well as Northern Mexico. It is one of two boa species in the United States. Due to its docile nature and beautiful color patterns, it is also a popular pet snake. Description Size You might think about larger snakes […]
Charina Bottae – Rubber Boa
Charina bottae, the rubber boa, is the smaller of the two species of boas native to the United States. It can mostly be found in the Western United States from Washington to California. Description Rubber boas have a smooth skin with small scutes. The skin is often wrinkled and loose giving the impression of a […]