The Ground Snake is a highly variable, small snake that may be banded, striped, or plain. The most variable coloration of any North American snake makes individual identification challenging. Secretive and nocturnal.
Habitat
Rocky desert scrub, grasslands, and arid shrublands
Diet
Scorpions, centipedes, and spiders
How common
Common
Best time to see a Ground Snake
The best time to see a Ground Snake is March–June, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,150 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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