The Long-nosed Snake is a banded, nocturnal snake of arid western regions. Its sharply pointed snout is used for burrowing. It mimics venomous coral snakes with red, black, and white banding.
Best time to see a Long-nosed Snake
The best time to see a Long-nosed Snake is April–July, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,183 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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