Sonoran Lyresnake

• Named for V-shaped lyre on its head

• Medium sized, up to 4 feet in length

• Lives in lower rocky canyons and arroyos

• Mildly venomous, rear-fanged

• Feeds primarily on lizards

• Not dangerous to humans

Green Ratsnake

• Primarily found in northern Arizona

• Diurnal and crepuscular

• Will forage in trees and bushes

• Motionless when threatened

Desert Kingsnake

• There are 7 species of common kingsnakes (3 in AZ)

• Range from Canada to Ecuador

• Will eat other snakes

• Resistance to venom of some species

• Diurnal and crepuscular

Western Hognose Snake

• Sharply upturned snout

• Chihuahuan Desert

• Feigh Death and flip upside down

• Rear fanged and slightly venomous

Arizona Mountain Kingsnake

• This species is found in high elevation, rocky, forested habitat.

• Like all kingsnakes, this species does prey on other snakes, even rattlesnakes! They also feed on lizards, birds, and small rodents.

• Generally considered to be a coral snake “mimic", although their habitats rarely overlap. The bright colored banding does create a strobing effect that makes it hard for potential predators, like birds, to focus on them.

Long-Nosed Snake

• Nocturnal

• Digging scales on nose

• Musk

Glossy Snake

• Smooth and shiny scales

• Nocturnal

• Burrows

• Vibrates tail when threatened

Sonoran Gopher Snake

• Arizona's longest snake

• Common on zoo grounds

• Often mistaken for Western Diamondback

• Found in nearly every type of habitat in the state

• Active at all times during favorable conditions

• Will inflate and vibrate tail when threatened

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Red Coachship (not currently on exhibit)

• Diurnal

• Active in heat of the day

• Seen on zoo grounds