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)
4 Verified sightings at Guadalupe Mountains National Park From 2019 to 2026
46 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
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 Guadalupe Mountains 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 |