Big Bend Patchnose Snake
Salvadora deserticola
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusSalvadora (Patch-nosed Snakes)
- SpeciesSalvadora deserticola (Big Bend Patchnose Snake)
About the Big Bend Patchnose Snake
Salvadora deserticola, the Big Bend patchnose 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 Patchnose Snake in Big Bend National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Big Bend Patchnose Snake in Big Bend National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Big Bend Patchnose Snake sighting in Big Bend National Park, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Big Bend Patchnose Snake in Big Bend National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Big Bend Patchnose Snake in Big Bend National Park in our monthly data.