Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

The Long-nosed Snake is a banded, nocturnal snake of arid western regions. Its sharply pointed snout is used for burrowing. It mimics venomous coral snakes with red, black, and white banding.

Habitat

Arid grasslands, desert scrub, and rocky areas in the Southwest

Diet

Lizards, lizard eggs, and small rodents

How common

Common

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