A Guide to the Amphibians
and Reptiles of California

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