Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rhinoceros RatsnakeScientific Name: Rhynchophis boulengeriCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 3.3–5.0 ft (100–150 cm); Record specimens up to 5.3 ft (160 cm)Weight: 12–25 oz (350–700 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in wild...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Eastern Small-eyed SnakeScientific Name: Cryptophis nigrescensCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 1.6–3.3 ft (50–100 cm)Weight: 3.5–10.0 oz (100–280 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild forest habitatsDiet: Carnivore /...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: BoomslangScientific Name: Dispholidus typusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 3.9–5.2 ft (1.2–1.6 m); maximum verified 6.0 ft (1.8 m)Weight: 0.38–1.1 lb (170–500 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore /...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pfeffer’s Reed SnakeScientific Name: Calamaria pfefferiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 6.3–8.7 in (16–22 cm); Body diameter: 0.15–0.25 in (4–6 mm)Weight: 0.1–0.3 oz (3–8 g)Lifespan: Estimated 4–7 years in the...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Dragon SnakeScientific Name: Xenodermus javanicusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 20–30 in (50–75 cm)Weight: 2.0–4.5 oz (60–130 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in native rainforest habitatsDiet: Carnivore (primarily small frogs,...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Long-nosed SnakeScientific Name: Rhinocheilus leconteiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total adult length 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in); maximum up to 105 cm (41 in)Weight: 100 to 250 g (3.5 to 8.8 oz)Lifespan: 12 to 18 years in the...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sierra Garter SnakeScientific Name: Thamnophis couchiiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length 60 to 100 cm (24 to 39 in); maximum recorded up to 115 cm (45 in)Weight: 100 to 250 g (3.5 to 8.8 oz)Lifespan: 8 to 12 years in the...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Texas Night SnakeScientific Name: Hypsiglena janiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length 25 to 40 cm (10 to 16 in); rarely up to 50 cm (20 in)Weight: 20 to 50 g (0.7 to 1.8 oz)Lifespan: 8 to 12 years in the wildDiet: Carnivorous...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sonoran Mountain KingsnakeScientific Name: Lampropeltis pyromelanaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total adult length 60 to 100 cm (24 to 39 in); maximum up to 110 cm (43 in)Weight: 150 to 350 g (5.3 to 12.3 oz)Lifespan: 15 to 20...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Terrestrial Garter SnakeScientific Name: Thamnophis elegansCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length 45 to 90 cm (18 to 35 in); maximum up to 105 cm (41 in)Weight: 80 to 220 g (2.8 to 7.8 oz)Lifespan: 8 to 12 years in the...
