Alternate Name(s):

Night Snake

Venom Status:

Non Venomous

Characteristics:

This is a common, slender, 16” long, nocturnal inhabitant of rocky desert locales. As with many ground dwelling snakes, the grayish to brown body color tends to blend, at times almost imperceptibly with the earthen hues of their chosen habitat, this common snake can be very difficult to see either in habitat or on paved roads at night. There are many black outlined dark brown spots on back and sides. There are 3 elongate dark blotches on the neck, one on the nape and another on each side. Oviparous. Hatchlings similar to adults.

Habitat and Diet:

Rocky desert. Primarily feeds on lizards.

Geographic Range:

TX, KS, OK