Alternate Name(s):

Venom Status:

Non Venomous

Characteristics:

Adult at 8-12” in length, this tiny burrower has a black cap that terminates on the parietals. It has a light collar and a narrow (½ to 1 ½ scales wide) blackish band following the light collar. Dorsum brown; sides brown occasionally with darker spots. Belly white anteriorly, orangish posteriorly. Oviparous. Scales smooth in 15 rows.

Unique Features:

Habitat and Diet:

Desert grasslands to open coniferous woodlands. Prey items include many species of suitably sized invertebrates, especially arthropods.

Geographic Range:

AZ