The Night Snake is a small, mildly venomous rear-fanged snake active after dark. Its vertical, cat-like pupils are distinctive among western snakes. It uses mild venom to subdue small lizards and amphibians.
Best time to see a Night Snake
The best time to see a Night Snake is April–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,391 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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