Snakes
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Patch-nosed Snake peaks from April to July.
Shows up in 5 ecoregions and 3 states
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Snakes
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
Description
Salvadora hexalepis, the western patch-nosed snake, is a species of non-venomous colubrid snake, which is endemic to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Adults of Salvadora hexalepis are, on average, 20-46 inches (51–117 cm) in total length; the record total length is 58 in (150 cm).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It is found in the southwestern United States in the states of Arizona, southern California, Nevada, southern New Mexico, and southwestern Texas. It is also found in northern Mexico in the Mexican states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, and Sonora.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Western Patch-nosed Snake
When is the Western Patch-nosed Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Patch-nosed Snake peaks from April to July.
Where does the Western Patch-nosed Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 5 ecoregions and 3 states, including Arizona, California, and Nevada.