Texas Glossy Snake
The Texas glossy snake is a colubrid species of snakes that are found in parts of the North American continent. It is one of the 9 recognized subspecies of the Glossy Snake.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Serpentes |
Family | Colubridae |
Genus | Arizona |
Species | A. elegans |
Scientific Name | Arizona elegans arenicola |
Length | Varies between subspecies; usually 75–130 cm (30-50 inches) |
Coloration | Brown patterns on a glossy golden yellow base |
Distribution | Southwestern United States and Mexico |
Habitat | Semi-arid grasslands |
Diet | Mostly small lizards |
Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
Clutch Size | 10 to 20 eggs |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
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Published on September 16th 2017 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.