The Western Black-headed Snake is a tiny, secretive snake with a distinctive dark cap on its head. It is a burrower found under rocks and debris. Mildly venomous but harmless to humans.
Habitat
Rocky chaparral, grassland, and coastal scrub in California and the Southwest
Diet
Centipedes and insect larvae
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Banded Centipede Snake
The best time to see a Banded Centipede Snake is February–June, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 496 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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