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Snakes
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Across the regions where it's common, the Great Plains Ground Snake peaks from March to June.
Shows up in 5 ecoregions and 3 states
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Snakes
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
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Description
Sonora episcopa, the ground snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The snake is found in the United States and 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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Southwestern TablelandsChihuahuan DesertTexas Hill CountrySouthern PlainsCentral Great PlainsStates
About the Great Plains Ground Snake
When is the Great Plains Ground Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Great Plains Ground Snake peaks from March to June.
Where does the Great Plains Ground Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 5 ecoregions and 3 states, including Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas.