Banded Sand Snake
Sonora cincta
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusSonora (Ground Snakes)
- SpeciesSonora cincta (Banded Sand Snake)
5 Verified sightings at El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
90 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
October Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Banded Sand Snake
Sonora cincta is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in the United States and Mexico. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Banded Sand Snake in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve
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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 | El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Bahía de Loreto National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Banded Sand Snake in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Sand Snake sighting in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Banded Sand Snake in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Banded Sand Snake in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.