Saddled leafnose snake
A species of Leaf-nosed snakes Scientific name : Phyllorhynchus browni Genus : Leaf-nosed snakes
Saddled leafnose snake, A species of Leaf-nosed snakes
Scientific name: Phyllorhynchus browni
Genus: Leaf-nosed snakes
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Description General Info
Description
The saddled leafnose snake is a species of small, non-venomous snake native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It’s a nocturnal species that can commonly be seen during rainy nights when it comes out of its burrow to hunt for lizards and their eggs. It inhabits warm sandy and gravelly areas.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Appearance
Saddled leafnose snake is a small snake with a slender body. Its scales are rough and keeled, predominantly displaying a brown coloration with a grayish hue. This snake species is distinguished by its sharply pointed snout and absence of rattles or fangs. The body of this snake is uniformly marked, without any distinctive patterns or distinct sexual dimorphism.
Behavior
Saddled leafnose snake is largely nocturnal, utilizing the cooler hours for foraging. Its diet consists primarily of insects, caught with its prehensile tail. Typically solitary, it demonstrates territorial behavior, regularly employing visual display techniques to deter other males. Saddled leafnose snake's cryptic coloration serves as effective camouflage within its desert habitat, contributing to its survival in such a harsh environment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Leaf-nosed snakes Species
Saddled leafnose snake 
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