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Mojave Shovelnose Snake
Sonora occipitalis
Across the regions where it's common, the Mojave Shovelnose Snake peaks from May to July.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Snakes
Mojave Shovelnose Snake
Sonora occipitalis
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Description
The western shovel-nosed snake (Chionactis occipitalis) is a small species of snake of the family Colubridae. Less commonly specimens have been documented as having black bands on white.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The snake is found in the United States (Arizona, California, Nevada) and Mexico. The snake is primarily found in Sonoran Desert scrub or Mojave Desert scrub.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Mating takes place in the spring and adult females will lay up to nine eggs in the summer.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 Mojave Shovelnose Snake
When is the Mojave Shovelnose Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Mojave Shovelnose Snake peaks from May to July.
Where does the Mojave Shovelnose Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including California.