The western hognose snake, Heterodon nascius, is a harmless snake that can be found throughout the Central United States as well as Canada and Mexico. The appearance and behavior of this relatively small and brown snake is adapted to the venomous rattlesnakes found in the same gepgraphic range. This mimickry intimidates and scares off potential […]
Pituophis Catenifer – Pacific Gopher Snake
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 […]
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 […]
Crotalus Viridis – Western Rattlesnake
The western rattlesnake or prairie rattlensnake, is a venomous snake species that can be found in the Mid-West of the United States, mostly east of the Rocky Mountains, in Southern Canada as well as in Northern Mexico. In the past, the subspecies of the Pacific rattlesnake have been considered as part of the Crotalus viridis […]
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 […]
Micruroides Euryxanthus – Arizona Coral Snake
Micruroides euryxanthus, commonly called the Arizona coral snake, Sonoran coral snake or Western coral snake is a venomous snake that can be found in the Southwestern United States. Description The Arizona coral snake is a coloful snake with the main colors black, red and white or yellow. The scales are smooth, giving the snake a […]
Sistrurus Catenatus – Massasauga Snake
The massasauga snake, Sistrurus catenatus, is a venomous snake that can be found in several U.S. states in a wide strip from Southeastern Canada to Northern Mexico. It grows up to two feet in length and has characteristic brown/black and grey/white patterns along its body that look like an iron chain. Description The basic coloration […]
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 […]
Rena Dulcis – Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis, the Texas blind snake, is a small snake endemic to the Southern United States and Northern Mexico. Blind snakes do not have any vision and spend most of their lives underground, preying on small insects like ants and termites. Description Size An adult Texas blind snake grows to a size of up to […]