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Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake
Sonora annulata
Across the regions where it's common, the Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake peaks from May to July.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Snakes
Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake
Sonora annulata
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
Sonora annulata, also known commonly as the Colorado Desert shovelnose snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
In the United States, S. annulata is found in southwestern Arizona and southeastern California. The species is native to the southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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CaliforniaAbout the Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake
When is the Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake peaks from May to July.
Where does the Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including California.