The rough earth snake is a 7-10 inch long nonvenomous snake that lives mostly underground. It is native to the Southern and Eastern United States. Rough Earth Snake Description The rough earth snake comes in various uniform brown tones. The colors range from grey brown to reddish brown. The snake’s scales are keeled and the […]
Virginia Valeriae – Smooth Earth Snake
The smooth earth snake, Virginia valeriae, is a small nonvenomous snake species that can be found throughout the southern and eastern parts of the United States. Smooth Earth Snake Description The smooth earth snake is a small, mostly brown snake with smooth scales and several small darker spots along its back. The belly has a […]
Cemophora Coccinea – Scarlet Snake
The scarlet snake is a colorful nonvenomous snake that can be found in the Southeastern and the Eastern United States. Due to its coloration, it is often confused with the highly venomous eastern coral snake native to the Southeastern U.S. Description Scarlet snakes are white, light grey or light yellow and have several red blotches […]
Lampropeltis Elapsoides – Scarlet Kingsnake
The scarlet kingsnake is a nonvenomous snake that can be found throughout the Southeastern United States. It is often confused with the highly venomous eastern coral snake that can be found in a similar territory. Description The scarlet kingsnake is a colorful snake with alternating black, yellow or white, black and red crossbands. The yellow […]
Storeria Dekayi – Brown Snake
Storeris dekayi, commonly called the (American) brown snake or Dekay’s snake is a small non-venomous snake that can be found in the Eastern United States, Canada, Mexico as well as other countries in Central America. Description As its common name suggests, its predominant body color is brown. It can either be a lighter yellow-brown or […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rena Humilis – Western Blind Snake
Rena humilis, the western blind snake, is a small and primitive earthworm-like snake native to the Southwestern United States. As their common name suggests, blind snakes don’t have any vision and spend most of their time burrowed underground. Description Size An adult western blind snake reaches a length of up to 12 inches (30 cm). […]