Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

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

Recent Ground Snake sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spot a Ground Snake? Identify it instantly.

Point Huck at any plant or animal and get an instant ID, rarity, and field notes — building your personal nature collection as you go.

Get Huck — free

More reptiles & amphibians

African Clawed Frog

Xenopus laevis

Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys temminckii

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus