The western ground snake is a nocturnal species, commonly found throughout California, Kansas, Texas, Utah, Sonora, and Colorado. The secretive small snake has so many color variations that earlier each coloration was considered as a subspecies, although presently they are just morphs.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Genus |
Sonora |
| Scientific Name |
Sonora semiannulata |
| Other Names |
Variable ground snake, common ground snake, miter snake |
| Size |
10-15 in (25.4-38.1 cm) |
| Color |
Orange, red or brown body with black banding, sometimes with brown or orange stripes, white belly |
| Distribution |
Northern Mexico and Southwestern United States |
| Habitat |
Rocky and dry areas of loose soils |
| Diet |
Insect larvae, scorpions, centipedes, spiders and crickets |
| Predators |
Birds of prey |
| Venom Fact |
Mildly to non-venomous |
| Breeding Season |
Summer |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
| Clutch Size |
4-6 eggs |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years |
| Average Lifespan |
Not observed |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Common Ground Snake
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Sonora Semiannulata
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