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Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Across the regions where it's common, the Flat-headed Snake peaks from March to May.
Shows up in 7 ecoregions and 4 states
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Snakes
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
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Description
Tantilla gracilis (flathead snake) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The snake is found in the US states of Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas and 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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Texas Hill CountryCentral Great PlainsTexas Blackland Prairies and Post Oak SavannaSouthern PlainsOzark HighlandsGulf Coast Prairies and MarshesOuachita MountainsStates
About the Flat-headed Snake
When is the Flat-headed Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Flat-headed Snake peaks from March to May.
Where does the Flat-headed Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 7 ecoregions and 4 states, including Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.