The Striped Whipsnake is a fast, alert snake with bold lateral stripes. It is among the fastest snakes in North America and is highly diurnal, basking and hunting in open terrain. An excellent climber.
Habitat
Sagebrush flats, rocky canyons, and open woodland in the Mountain West
Diet
Lizards, frogs, and small rodents
How common
Common
Best time to see a Striped Whipsnake
The best time to see a Striped Whipsnake is April–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,063 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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