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Big Bend Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora deserticola

Across the regions where it's common, the Big Bend Patch-nosed Snake peaks from April to November.

Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 3 states

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Snakes

Big Bend Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora deserticola

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

Salvadora deserticola, the Big Bend patchnose snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

The snake is found in the United States and Mexico.Wikipedia ↗
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When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Chihuahuan DesertArizona and New Mexico Mountains

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
ArizonaNew MexicoTexas

About the Big Bend Patch-nosed Snake

When is the Big Bend Patch-nosed Snake most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Big Bend Patch-nosed Snake peaks from April to November.

Where does the Big Bend Patch-nosed Snake live?

It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 3 states, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.