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List Of Snakes Of Oklahoma
This is a list of snakes found in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Snakes of Oklahoma Non-venomous snakes *''Arizona elegans''—glossy snake *'' Carphophis amaenus''—worm snake *'' Cemophora coccinea''—scarlet snake *'' Coluber constrictor''—Southern Black Racer *'' Diadophis punctatus''—ring-neck snake *'' Elaphe guttata''—great plains rat snake *'' E. obsoleta''—black rat snake *''Farancia abacura''—mud snake *'' Heterodon nasicus''—western hognose snake *'' H. platyrhinos''—eastern hognose snake *'' Hypsiglena torquata''—Texas night snake *'' Lampropeltis calligaster''—prairie kingsnake *'' L. getulus''—speckled and desert kingsnakes *'' L. triangulum''—milk snake *''Leptotyphlops dulcis''—blind snake *'' Liodytes rigida'' — glossy water snake *''Masticophis flagellum''—coachwhip snake *'' Nerodia erythrogaster''—yellow-bellied and blotched water snake *'' N. fasciata''—broad-banded water snake *'' N. rhombifera''—diamond-back water snake *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oklahoma
Oklahoma (; Choctaw language, Choctaw: ; chr, ᎣᎧᎳᎰᎹ, ''Okalahoma'' ) is a U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States, bordered by Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, New Mexico on the west, and Colorado on the northwest. Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 20th-most extensive and the List of U.S. states and territories by population, 28th-most populous of the 50 United States. Its residents are known as Oklahomans and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw language, Choctaw words , 'people' and , which translates as 'red'. Oklahoma is also known informally by its List of U.S. state and territory nicknames, nickname, "Sooners, The Sooner State", in reference to the settlers who staked their claims on land before the official op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masticophis Flagellum
''Masticophis flagellum'' is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake, commonly referred to as the coachwhip or the whip snake, which is endemic to the United States and Mexico. Six subspecies are recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies. Taxonomy Etymology The subspecific name, ''ruddocki'', is in honor of Dr. John C. Ruddock who was Medical Director for the Richfield Oil Corporation. Subspecies Six subspecies of ''Masticophis flagellum'' are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. *'' Masticophis flagellum cingulum'' – Sonoran coachwhip *'' Masticophis flagellum flagellum'' – eastern coachwhip *'' Masticophis flagellum lineatulus'' – lined coachwhip *'' Masticophis flagellum piceus'' – red coachwhip, red racer *'' Masticophis flagellum ruddocki'' – San Joaquin coachwhip *'' Masticophis flagellum testaceus'' – western coachwhip ''Nota bene'': A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was originally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Storeria Occipitomaculata
''Storeria occipitomaculata'', commonly known as the redbelly snake or the red-bellied snake, is a species of snake endemic to North America (Canada and the United States). Description ''S. occipitomaculata'' is a small woodland species that ranges from 4–10 in (10-25 cm) long. Their colors range from an orange to gray, black, or brown. They can be distinguished from other species from their bright red or orange underbelly. Habitat ''S. occipitomaculata'' prefers warmer habitats and in the more Northern limits of its range will inhabit abandoned ant mounds. These mounds absorb solar radiation and are insulated which allows for a longer active season. This species, with large eyes and a kinetic skull, are not able to burrow on their own effectively and abandoned ant mounds allow them access to a warm area to retreat to. Individuals of this species can be found under logs and leafy debris due to their secretive nature. Reproduction Redbelly snakes have been studied to rep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Storeria Dekayi Texana
The Texas brown snake ''(Storeria dekayi texana)'', a subspecies of '' Storeria dekayi'', is a nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to North America. Geographic range It is found from southern Minnesota to eastern Texas and northeastern Mexico. Description Adults and young have reddish brown colored bodies with dark brown spots around the eyes. These occipital blotches are wider than in other subspecies of ''S. dekayi'', and the fourth upper labial is usually darkened to a greater extent. ''S. d. texana'' also differs from the other subspecies by not having the anterior temporal shield marked with a black vertical bar or horizontal stripe. Adults average in total length, but may reach . Wright, A.H. and A.A. Wright. 1957. ''Handbook of Snakes of the United States and Canada''. Comstock. Ithaca and London. 1,105 pp. (in two volumes) (''Storeria dekayi texana'', pp. 704-708, Figure 207., Map 53.) Habitat They can be found in moist woodlands under logs and b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Storeria Dekayi
''Storeria dekayi'', commonly known as De Kay's brown snake, De Kay's snake, and simply the brown snake (along with many others), is a small non-venomous species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to North America and Central America. Geographic range ''S. dekayi'' is native to Southern Ontario and Quebec, most of the eastern half of the United States, through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and possibly El Salvador. www.reptile-database.org. More specifically, this common species inhabits most wetland and terrestrial habitats east of the Great Plains from sea level to 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) above sea level. Description Dorsally, ''S. dekayi'' is brown to gray with a lighter center stripe bordered by small black spots; ventrally, it is lighter brown or pink with small black dots at the ends of the ventral scales. Adults usually measure less than in total length (including tail), but the record total length is . The dorsal scales are keeled, and it has no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonora Semiannulata
The western ground snake (''Sonora semiannulata'') is a species of small, harmless colubrid snake. The species is endemic to North America. It is sometimes referred to as the common ground snake or variable ground snake, as its patterning and coloration can vary widely, even within the same geographic region. Another common name is miter snake referring to the head marking which suggests a bishop's miter; the synonym "''episcopus'' " (Latin for "bishop") is a similar allusion. Geographic range ''S. semiannulata'' is native to the Southwestern United States, in Arizona, Nevada, California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ..., Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Utah, as well as northern Mexico, in Chihuahua (state), Chihuahua, Coahui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhinocheilus Lecontei
''Rhinocheilus'' is a genus of snakes, commonly called the long-nosed snakes, in the family Colubridae. The genus is native to the western United States and Mexico. Species and subspecies The genus ''Rhinocheilus'' contains the following species and subspecies which are recognized as being valid. *'' Rhinocheilus antonii'' *'' Rhinocheilus etheridgei'' – Etheridge's long-nosed snake Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Rhinocheilus etheridgei'', p. 86). *'' Rhinocheilus lecontei'' – long-nosed snake **''Rhinocheilus lecontei lecontei'' – western long-nosed snake **''Rhinocheilus lecontei tessellatus :''Common names: Texas long-nosed snake.'' ''Rhinocheilus lecontei tessellatus'' is a subspecies of nonvenomous colubrid snake, which is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. Geographic range ''R. l. tessellatus'' is found in ...' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham's Crayfish Snake
''Regina grahamii'', commonly known as Graham's crayfish snake, is a species of nonvenomous semiaquatic snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the central United States. Etymology The specific name, ''grahamii'', is in honor of Lt. Col. James Duncan Graham, U.S. Topographical Engineers, who collected the type specimen. Common names Additional common names for ''R. grahamii'' include Arkansas water snake, Graham's leather snake, Graham's queen snake, Graham's snake, Graham's water snake, prairie water adder, prairie water snake, and striped moccasin. Description ''R. grahamii'' is a medium-sized snake, measuring an average of 18–28 inches (46–71 cm) in total length (including tail), but can grow up to almost 4 feet long in some cases. The maximum recorded total length is 47 inches (119 cm). It is usually a brown or gray color with an occasional faint mid-dorsal stripe. Its lateral stripes are typically cream, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pituophis Catenifer Sayi
''Pituophis'' is a genus of non venomous colubrid snakes, commonly referred to as gopher snakes, pine snakes, and bullsnakes, which are endemic to North America. Geographic range Species and subspecies within the genus ''Pituophis'' are found throughout Mexico, the Southern and Western United States and Western Canada. Conant R (1975). ''A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America, Second Edition''. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. (paperback). (Genus ''Pituophis'', pp. 198–201 + Plate 27 + figure 57 + Map 147). Description All species of ''Pituophis'' are large and powerfully built. The head is relatively small in proportion to the body and it is only slightly distinct from the neck. The rostral Rostral may refer to: Anatomy * Rostral (anatomical term), situated toward the oral or nasal region * Rostral bone, in ceratopsian dinosaurs * Rostral organ, of certain fish * Rostral scale, in snakes and scaled reptiles Other uses * Rostral col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opheodrys Aestivus
''Opheodrys aestivus'', commonly known as the rough green snake, is a nonvenomous North American colubrid. It is sometimes called grass snake or green grass snake, but these names are more commonly applied to the smooth green snake (''Opheodrys vernalis''). The European colubrid called grass snake (''Natrix natrix'') is unrelated. The rough green snake is docile, often allowing close approach by humans, and seldom bites. Even when bites occur, they have no venom and are harmless. Description The rough green snake (''Opheodrys aestivus'') is bright green above and has a yellowish belly, affording it excellent camouflage in green vegetation and making them difficult to see in the wild even though they are relatively common in their habitat. It has keeled dorsal scales, which are arranged in 17 rows at mid-body. It grows up to in total length (including tail) and is very thin. Geographic range The rough green snake ranges throughout the Southeastern United States, from Florida, n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Water Snake
The common watersnake (''Nerodia sipedon'') is a species of large, nonvenomous, common snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to North America. It is frequently mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth (''Agkistrodon piscivorus''). Common names Common names for ''N. sipedon'' include banded water snake, black water adder, black water snake, brown water snake, common water snake, common northern water snake, eastern water snake, North American water snake, northern banded water snake, northern water snake, spotted water snake, streaked snake, water pilot, and water snake. Description The common watersnake can grow up to in total length (including tail). Per one study, the average total length of females was , while that of males was . From known studies of this species in the wild, adult females can weigh between typically, while the smaller male can range from . The largest females can weigh up to while the largest males can scale . ''N. sipedon'' can be brown, gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midland Water Snake
The midland water snake (''Nerodia sipedon pleuralis''), a subspecies of the northern water snake ('' Nerodia sipedon''), is a nonvenomous natricine snake, which is endemic to North America. Geographic range It is found in the central and southern United States, more specifically, in Alabama, northern Arkansas, northwestern Georgia, southern Illinois, southern Indiana, western Kentucky, southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, southern Missouri, southeastern Oklahoma, northwestern South Carolina, and western and southeastern Tennessee. Description Anteriorly, it has a pattern of dark crossbands on a light ground color. Posteriorly, the crossbands are replaced by three rows of alternating squarish blotches. The light spaces between the crossbands or blotches are wider than the dark markings. On the belly, the crescent-shaped markings on the ventrals tend to form two stripe-like series. The maximum recorded total length for this subspecies is 131 cm (51.5 inches). However, m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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