Big Bend Blackhead Snake
Tantilla cucullata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusTantilla (Centipede Snakes)
- SpeciesTantilla cucullata (Big Bend Blackhead Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Big Bend National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Big Bend Blackhead Snake
Tantilla cucullata, the Big Bend blackhead snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in the United States and Mexico. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Big Bend Blackhead Snake in Big Bend National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.