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Long-nosed Snake — printable fact sheet
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Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
The Long-nosed Snake is a slender, nonvenomous colubrid native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is recognized by its distinctive elongated snout and striking coloration, featuring black, red, and yellow or cream bands and spots. This secretive, burrowing…
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- Despite their vivid, alarming appearance, Long-nosed Snakes are completely nonvenomous and pose no danger to humans.
- Long-nosed Snakes can release a foul-smelling musk and blood from their cloaca when threatened. Their striking coloration is a form of mimicry, helping to deter predators by resembling venomous coral snakes.
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