Long-nosed snake
The long-nosed snake gets its name from its long, slightly upturned snout. It is easily recognized for its bright red and black patterned coloring with cream colored spots in between. A nonvenomous snake, they are a shy species and prefer to burrow themselves underground than be out in the open.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life spanup to 19 years
- Body size22-32 in.
- Native habitat Desert, grassland, savanna areas of southwestern United States
- DietLizards, amphibians, sometimes smaller snakes and rodents