Snakes
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Across the regions where it's common, the Ground Snake peaks from April to August.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 3 states
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Snakes
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Description
The western ground snake (Sonora semiannulata) is a species of small, harmless colubrid snake. The western ground snake can grow to a total length (including tail) of 8 to 19 inches (20.3 to 48.3 cm).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
S. semiannulata is native to the Southwestern United States, in Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Utah, as well as northern Mexico, in Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, and Sonora. The preferred habitat of S. semiannulata is dry, rocky areas with loose soil.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The western ground snake is typically nocturnal and secretive, but it is common throughout its range. The diet of S. semiannulata consists primarily of invertebrates, such as spiders, scorpions, centipedes, crickets, and insect larvae.Wikipedia ↗
Often mistaken for
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Ground Snake
When is the Ground Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Ground Snake peaks from April to August.
Where does the Ground Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 3 states, including Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.
What does the Ground Snake look like?
It's often confused with the Eastern Coralsnake, Texas Coralsnake, and Sonoran Coralsnake.