The Big Bend Patch-nosed Snake is a slender, medium-sized snake with distinctive patches along its body and a pointed snout. It is known for its remarkable ability to burrow into sandy soils.
Habitat
Found in desert and scrub habitats in the Big Bend region of Texas.
Diet
Primarily feeds on lizards and small mammals.
How common
Uncommon
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