This small, slender snake features a distinctive shovel-shaped snout which it uses to burrow in sandy soils. A memorable fact is that it is often found in the desert regions of California and Arizona.
Habitat
Prefers sandy deserts and washes.
Diet
Feeds mainly on lizards and small rodents.
How common
Uncommon
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