California Reptiles & Amphibians

Glossy Snakes found in California

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Glossy snakes are fairly large, slow-moving nocturnal snakes inhabiting deserts and open dry places, such as grassland and
chaparral. They are often observed crossing a road on a warm night.

Check the map below to determine which subspecies occurs in your area.

Mohave Glossy Snake California Glossy Snake Desert Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans candida Arizona elegans occidentalis Arizona elegans eburnata

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California Reptiles & Amphibians	Glossy Snakes found in California
Click on a picture for a larger view
	Glossy snakes are fairly large, slow-moving nocturnal snakes inhabiting deserts and open dry places, such as grassland and chaparral. They are often observed crossing a road on a warm night. Check the map below to determine which subspecies occurs in your area. Mohave Glossy Snake California Glossy Snake Desert Glossy Snake Arizona elegans candida Arizona elegans occidentalis Arizona elegans eburnata


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