The Glossy Snake is a smooth-scaled, pale constrictor of arid western habitats. It is entirely nocturnal and spends days in underground burrows. Its faded colors give it a washed-out appearance.
Habitat
Desert grasslands, sandy plains, and shrublands
Diet
Lizards and small rodents
How common
Common
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