A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County will help you to learn more about and identify snakes that are found in central Arizona.
The Western Shovel-nosed Snake (Chionactis occipitalis) is a small snake of up to 15 inches. It spends most of its time under sand or in sandy soil. The venom of the Western Shovel-nosed Snake is usually not especially dangerous.
© Dr. Brendan P. O'Connor, used with permission. Some descriptions obtained from AZ PARC.A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County will help you to learn more about and identify snakes that are found in central Arizona.
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