Snakes
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Across the regions where it's common, the Plains Black-headed Snake peaks from June to August.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 3 states
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Snakes
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Description
The Plains black-headed snake or Plains blackhead snake (Tantilla nigriceps) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The snake is found in the US states of Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and New Mexico and in Mexico. They are often found in rocky or grassy prairies, or hillsides where the soil is moist.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The Plains black-headed snake is often secretive and can be found seeking refuge in leaf-litter or in small burrows, while being surface active at night. It is susceptible to desiccation and unlikely to be found surface active or under surface debris in dry periods or seasons.Wikipedia ↗
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 Plains Black-headed Snake
When is the Plains Black-headed Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Plains Black-headed Snake peaks from June to August.
Where does the Plains Black-headed Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 3 states, including Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.