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CHIHUAHUAN HOOK-NOSED SNAKE  <br />   Gyalopion canum - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი CHIHUAHUAN HOOK-NOSED SNAKE
Gyalopion canum

DESCRIPTION:
A small (up to 380 mm or 15" in total length), relatively stout-bodied, gray, yellow-brown, or tan colored snake with more than 25 dark gray or brown, zigzag shaped bars across the back.

CHIHUAHUAN NIGHTSNAKE  Hypsiglena jani - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი CHIHUAHUAN NIGHTSNAKE Hypsiglena jani

DESCRIPTION:
A small (up to about 600 mm or 23" in total length) gray, or orange-tan snake with a row of small, dark, gray-brown blotches on the back (dorsal blotches). The dorsal blotches are usually in a single row but are sometimes offset at the midline of the back creating two rows of small, alternating blotches.

CHECKERED GARTERSNAKE <br /> Thamnophis marcianus - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი CHECKERED GARTERSNAKE
Thamnophis marcianus

DESCRIPTION:
A medium-sized (up to 1,088 mm or 43" in total length) light olive-green, tan, or yellow-green snake with a pale stripe down the middle of the back. An additional light stripe runs along each lower side on the third scale row (counting up from the belly).

Carphophis amoenus amoenus - Eastern Wormsnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Carphophis amoenus amoenus - Eastern Wormsnake

Distribution
The worm snake is found in moist environments throughout Virginia below 1300 meters elevation. It occurs statewide in Virginia except for the barrier islands of the Eastern Shore. This species is common in all areas of Virginia with developed soils.

Charina bottae  - Northern Rubber Boa - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Charina bottae - Northern Rubber Boa

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Charina umbratica - Southern Rubber Boa - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Charina umbratica - Southern Rubber Boa

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Chionactis occipitalis occipitalis - Mohave Shovel-nosed Snake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Chionactis occipitalis occipitalis - Mohave Shovel-nosed Snake

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Chionactis occipitalis talpina - Nevada Shovel-nosed Snake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Chionactis occipitalis talpina - Nevada Shovel-nosed Snake

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Coluber constrictor flaviventris - Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber constrictor flaviventris - Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer

Description
The Eastern Yellow-belly Racer is a slender snake. It is olive grey-green, with a yellow or whitish underside. There are no markings on the head or back. dorsal markings. The throat and neck are bright yellow and the chin and lips are yellow or white. Juveniles are tan or cream with brown or grey blotches, changing to the grey green as they mature. They are fast moving diurnal predators.

Coluber constrictor mormon - Western Yellow-bellied Racer - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber constrictor mormon - Western Yellow-bellied Racer

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Coluber constrictor oaxaca - Mexican Racer - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber constrictor oaxaca - Mexican Racer

Mexican Racer Snake Control & Removal
There are several steps to dealing with snake problems: making your property less inviting to snakes; discouraging the presence of, or getting rid of, the rodents and other small animals they feed upon; and dealing with any snakes that are already there.

Coluber constrictor paludicola - Everglades Racer - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber constrictor paludicola - Everglades Racer

Description
Average adult size is 20-56 inches (50-142 cm). Adult color typically is slate gray, but many specimens are brownish-gray, bluish, or greenish. The chin and throat are white. The belly is grayish to uniform black. The body is slender and the scales are smooth, and there are 17 dorsal scale rows at midbody. The pupil is round. Juvenile color is gray with distinct reddish brown blotches fading into a solid-colored tail.

Coluber constrictor priapus - Southern Black Racer - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber constrictor priapus - Southern Black Racer

Coluber constrictor priapus
commonly known as the southern black racer, is one of the more common subspecies of nonvenomous snakes in the Southeastern United States. The name priapus refers to the proximal spines of the hemipenes being much enlarged into basal hooks, which is characteristic of this subspecies.

Coluber flagellum flagellum - Eastern Coachwhip - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber flagellum flagellum - Eastern Coachwhip

Description
The Eastern Coachwhip is one of the largest native snakes in North America. Average adult size is 50-72 inches (127-182.8 cm), record is 102 inches (259 cm). Adults are long and slender, and typically have a black head and neck, which gradually fades to tan posteriorly.

Coluber flagellum piceus - Red Racer - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber flagellum piceus - Red Racer

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Coluber flagellum testaceus - Western Coachwhip - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber flagellum testaceus - Western Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum testaceus

Coluber fuliginosus - Baja California Coachwhip - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber fuliginosus - Baja California Coachwhip

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Coluber lateralis euryxanthus - Alameda Striped Racer - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber lateralis euryxanthus - Alameda Striped Racer

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Coluber lateralis lateralis - California Striped Racer - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber lateralis lateralis - California Striped Racer

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Coluber taeniatus taeniatus - Desert Striped Whipsnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Coluber taeniatus taeniatus - Desert Striped Whipsnake

Nonvenomous
Considered harmless to humans.

Contia tenuis - Sharp-tailed Snake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Contia tenuis - Sharp-tailed Snake

Nonvenomous

Considered harmless to humans.

Crotalus angelensis - Isla Angel de la Guarda Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus angelensis - Isla Angel de la Guarda Rattlesnake

Description

Grows to a maximum size of 136.7 centimetres (4.48 ft).

Crotalus atrox - Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus atrox - Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Venomous

The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Crotalus cerastes cerastes - Mohave Desert Sidewinder - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus cerastes cerastes - Mohave Desert Sidewinder

Venomous

The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Crotalus cerastes laterorepens - Colorado Desert Sidewinder - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus cerastes laterorepens - Colorado Desert Sidewinder

Venomous

The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Crotalus enyo - Baja California Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus enyo - Baja California Rattlesnake

Description

The maximum reported length of this species is 89.8 centimetres (35.4 in) (Klauber, 1972). It is sexually dimorphic, with the males typically being larger than the females. The head is remarkably small and narrow, while the eyes are proportionately large

Crotalus mitchellii pyrrhus  - Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus mitchellii pyrrhus - Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake

Venomous

The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Croatalus molossus - Black-tailed Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Croatalus molossus - Black-tailed Rattlesnake

Description

Adults commonly grow to 120 cm (3.9 ft) in length. Specimens over 150 cm (4.9 ft) are infrequently encountered, while those over 180 cm (5.9 ft) are very rare.

Crotalus oreganus abyssus  - Grand Canyon Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus oreganus abyssus - Grand Canyon Rattlesnake

Description

This is a medium to large (16" to 54") rattlesnake with dark blotches on a variety of base colors ranging from reddish, pink, yellow/green, light tan, to gray. The blotches usually become bands near the tail.

Crotalus oreganus cerberus - Arizona Black Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus oreganus cerberus - Arizona Black Rattlesnake

Description

According to Wright and Wright (1957), adults grow to an average length of 78-109 cm. Klauber (1997) reports the maximum length to be less at 1,032 mm, with the smallest gravid female measuring 701 mm.

Crotalus oreganus concolor  - Midget Faded Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus oreganus concolor - Midget Faded Rattlesnake

Description

Grows to a maximum length of 750 mm. The smallest gravid female measured was 522 mm.

The color pattern consists of a pinkish, pale brown, yellow-brown, straw-colored, reddish or yellow-brown ground color, overlaid with a series of brown elliptical or rectangular dorsal blotches.

Crotalus oreganus helleri - Southern Pacific Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus oreganus helleri - Southern Pacific Rattlesnake

Venomous

The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Crotalus oreganus lutosus - Great Basin Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus oreganus lutosus - Great Basin Rattlesnake

Venomous
The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Crotalus oreganus oreganus - Northern Pacific Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus oreganus oreganus - Northern Pacific Rattlesnake

Venomous

The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Crotalus pricei pricei - Western Twin-spotted Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus pricei pricei - Western Twin-spotted Rattlesnake

Description

Adults usually do not exceed 50–60 cm (about 20-24 inches) in length. The maximum length recorded is 66 cm (26 inches).

Crotalus ruber - Red Diamond Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus ruber - Red Diamond Rattlesnake

Venomous

The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus - Northern Mohave Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus - Northern Mohave Rattlesnake

Venomous

The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Crotalus stephensi - Panamint Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus stephensi - Panamint Rattlesnake

Venomous

The venom of this snake is potentially dangerous to humans.

Crotalus viridis nuntius  - Hopi Rattlesnake - snake species list a - z | gveli | გველი Crotalus viridis nuntius - Hopi Rattlesnake

Description

The Hopi Rattlesnake is the smallest subspecies of C. viridis. The color is variable and may be pink, gray or orange-brown in color, matching the soil and rock color of their natural range. The back has darker brown blotches. The eyes have vertical pupils, and the tail has a rattle made of keratin. Each time the snake sheds its skin, a new segment is added to the rattle.

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