To learn more about areas near you where rare species have been documented and confirmed, visit our rare species viewer. For a single sighting, as an alternative to setting up a Heritage Hub account, you can also use our Rare Animal Observation Form Your reports provide critical information that informs future habitat management and wildlife conservation for future generations. Like all kingsnakes, the California Kingsnake is immune to Rattlesnake venom, so when the two snakes cross paths, the Kingsnake typically wins. They’re one of the species that have stripes and can be found in the terrestrial and wetland habitats that are found east of the Great Plains. Following is a list of all the native and introduced snakes in Arizona according to their type and appearance to make it easier to identify them. The Dekay’s brown snake is a type of snake that’s native to most of the eastern half of the United States and southern Ontario and Quebec. Its underside is dark with large black spots, and about 25 rows of keeled dorsal scales. The head is black, except for thin white stripes extending from the eye to the angle of the jaw. Taking note of how long a snake is can help you distinguish it from similar-looking species. Size Different species in Illinois range in maximum size, from less than a foot, to seven feet in length. Do not be harmed by things that easily make you upset. Physical Characteristics: Color ranges from dark tan, to brown, or nearly black, with pale black or dark brown crossbands. There are several significant components to consider when identifying snakes. It would help if you did a personal analysis to understand what has made you crazy and try to change that reality. Sharing requires creating an account, but you will receive confirmation and thanks from our biologists, once your observation has been reviewed and confirmed. In different habitats the look of the snake can change from a basic black body with thin white bands to a brown body with thicker white bands, to bodies with stripes down the body rather than bands. Arizona is the US state boasting of the highest number of poisonous reptiles, including over a dozen different species of rattlesnakes, with the Mojave rattlesnake being the most venomous snake found here. Dreaming of striped snakes generally represents self-control in several aspects of life. Adults are usually between 25-38 cm (10-15 in) long.

The snake’s head color is usually slightly darker than the rest of the body, tending towards black rather than gray or olive. Look for a distinctive yellow or red neckband. If you see a snake that is state-listed as threatened, endangered, or of special concern, we'd like to hear from you! Please share your observation on the MassWildlife Heritage Hub. These snakes are usually solid olive, brown, bluish-gray, or smoky colored.

Brown snake with white stripes on head