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Cerastes are small snakes, averaging less than 50 cm (20 in) in total length (body + tail), but are relatively stout in appearance. The head is broad, flat and distinct from the neck. The head is covered with tubercularly keeled scales, which usually number 15 or more across, and a supraorbital horn may be present over each eye in some species.
Colorado Desert shovelnose snake (Sonora annulata) Note: Often lacks red bands; Desert kingsnake (Lampropeltis splendida) Desert nightsnake (Hypsiglena chlorophaea) Desert rosy boa (Lichanura trivirgata) Eastern patch-nosed snake (Salvadora grahamiae) Glossy snake (Arizona elegans) Green rat snake (Senticolis triaspis) Mexican garter snake ...
A small species, adult specimens measure between 43 and 80 cm (17 and 31.5 in) in length. [3] [5] The females are larger than the males, which is unusual for this group of snakes. [6] Usually, 21 rows of keeled dorsal scales occur midbody. [3] [7] Males have 141 or fewer ventral scales; females have 144 or fewer. [3]
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
Crotalus scutulatus is known commonly as the Mohave Rattlesnake. [3] [4] Other common English names include Mojave Rattlesnake [5] [6] and, referring specifically to the nominate (northern) subspecies: Northern Mohave Rattlesnake [4] and Mojave Green Rattlesnake, [7] [5] the latter name commonly shortened to the more colloquial “Mojave green”. [8]
The diet of this carnivorous species consists primarily of small rodents, geckos, birds, and a variety of lizards. [12] These vipers are also known to eat jerboas, yellow wagtails, and chiffchaffs. [13] C. cerastes has been known to travel long distances at night in search of prey. [14]
Eryx miliaris, known as the dwarf sand boa, desert sand boa, or Tartar sand boa, is a species of snake in the Boidae family. [2] The species is endemic to Asia. [3] [4] It may be the inspiration for the legendary Mongolian death worm. [5]
Little desert lizard in Katherine, Northern Territory. D. cyanochasma particularly preys on small and fast desert lizards, as it acts as a pursuit predator. The venom of the desert whip snake is primarily adapted to target smaller animals; so the zootoxin doesn't pose a significant danger to humans. However, a bite from this snake can result in ...