Western Yellow-bellied Racer

Reptiles > Colubrids

The Western Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor mormon) is a lightning-fast, non-venomous diurnal serpent native to the sunny meadows and brushy foothills of the American West. Revered by herpetologists for its incredible agility and intense visual curiosity,...

Northern Pacific Rattlesnake

Reptiles > Vipers & Pitvipers

The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) is the only venomous snake native to the vast Pacific Northwest region of Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. A master of camouflage and arid-land ambush hunting, this heavy-bodied pit viper is famous for its...

Night Snake

Reptiles > Colubrids

The Night Snake (Hypsiglena torquata) is a small, enchanting nocturnal reptile celebrated for its vertical, cat-like pupils and glossy, spotted desert camouflage. Roaming the rocky canyons and sagebrush steppes of western North America, this gentle rear-fanged...

Common Sharp-tailed Snake

Reptiles > Colubrids

The Common Sharp-tailed Snake (Contia tenuis) is a diminutive, highly secretive woodland reptile native to the moist coastal forests and oak woodlands of the Pacific Northwest. Named for the conspicuous, sharp thorn-like spine at the very tip of its tail, this...

Southern Rubber Boa

Reptiles > Boas & Pythons

The Southern Rubber Boa (Charina umbratica) is an elusive, gentle living relic of ancient North American boid evolution, restricted to cool, forested mountain ‘sky islands’ of Southern California. Famous for its smooth, rubbery skin that feels like supple...