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Snakes
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
Across the regions where it's common, the Coast Night Snake peaks from March to August.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 1 state
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Snakes
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
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Description
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus, also known commonly as the coast night snake and the spotted night snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The species is native to California in the United States and to the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
PeakShoulderQuiet
Ecoregions
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Southern California CoastCalifornia Coast Ranges and FoothillsSouthern California MountainsStates
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CaliforniaAbout the Coast Night Snake
When is the Coast Night Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Coast Night Snake peaks from March to August.
Where does the Coast Night Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 1 states, including California.