Snakes

Trans-pecos Ratsnake

Bogertophis subocularis

Across the regions where it's common, the Trans-pecos Ratsnake peaks from May to July.

Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state

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Snakes

Trans-pecos Ratsnake

Bogertophis subocularis

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

The Trans-Pecos rat snake or Davis Mountain rat snake (Bogertophis subocularis), is a species of medium to large, nonvenomous rat snake in the family Colubridae. Coloration is yellow to tan dorsally with a series of black, or dark brown, H-shaped markings.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

The Trans-Pecos rat snake is found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, and Nuevo León, and its range extends northward into Texas and New Mexico in the United States. The Trans-Pecos rat snake's habitat consists of desert flats and brushy slopes, and rocky outcrops where it dens.Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

A nocturnal species, B. subocularis is uncommon and rarely seen in the wild, save on warm summer nights during the breeding season. The breeding season for B. subocularis runs through May and June, while egg-laying begins in July and ends by September.Wikipedia ↗