Kansas Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans elegans
NON-VENOMOUS
Description:
The glossy snake lives up to its namesake with its shiny, smooth scales. It has a light brown body with dark blotches running down the center of its back. Smaller blotches are found along its sides. The belly is plain and light-colored, and it has a single anal plate.
Size:
Adults 26 - 36 inches (66 - 91 cm)
Prey:
Lizards and small rodents
Reproduction:
Mates in spring and lays 3 - 20 eggs in the summer. Eggs typically hatch in 2 - 3 months.
Habitat:
Open sandy areas
Other Information:
This snake is usually active in the evening during the warmer months. It is a fine burrower and will usually vibrate or buzz its tail when disturbed
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