Texas night snake is a species of small, mildly venomous snake, belonging to the colubrid family, found in southwestern United States and northeastern Mexico. The species is rear-fanged and nocturnal.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Dipsadinae |
| Genus |
Hypsiglena |
| Scientific Name |
Hypsiglena jani |
| Length |
10 to 16 in (25 to 41 cm); largest recorded specimen measures 20 in (51 cm) |
| Color |
Tan or gray with dark gray or dark brown irregular patches down the back; underside is unmarked |
| Distribution |
Southern Kansas, southern Colorado, New Mexico, the western half of Texas, central Mexico |
| Habitat |
Semi-arid habitats with rocky soils |
| Diet |
Mainly lizards, also feed on smaller snakes and sometime insects |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter |
| Venom Fact |
Slightly venomous |
| Breeding Season |
Spring rainy season |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
4 to 6 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
Around 2 months |
| Reproductive Age |
After 1 year of age |
| Average Lifespan |
More than 12 years in captivity |
Texas Night Snake Pictures Gallery
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Hypsiglena Torquata Jani
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Texas Night Snake Range Map
