Western Shovel-nosed Snake
The western shovel-nosed snake is one of the less-researched snakes belonging to the ground snake family. The nose has a shovel like shape and that is why it has got its name.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Sonora |
| Scientific Name | Sonora occipitalis |
| Size | 10-17 in (25-43 cm) |
| Color | Pale yellow or cream body with black bands on it |
| Distribution | Arizona, Nevada, California of United States and Mexico |
| Habitat | Deserts |
| Hibernation | Throughout the fall and winter |
| Diet | Centipedes, scorpions, spiders, insects, and reptile eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | Around 9 eggs |
| Average Lifespan | Not known |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on September 8th 2019 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 7th September 2019.
