Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusSonora (Ground Snakes)
- SpeciesSonora episcopa (Great Plains Ground Snake)
About the Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa, the ground snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in the United States and Mexico. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Great Plains Ground 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 | Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Great Plains Ground Snake in Big Bend National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Great Plains Ground Snake sighting in Big Bend National Park, based on 42 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Great Plains Ground Snake in Big Bend National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Great Plains Ground Snake in Big Bend National Park in our monthly data.