Mojave Desert. They are the longest snake species in all of Arizona, according to Reptiles of Arizona. As its name implies, this snake has a black cap on top of its head with a cream colored collar. Diet: Centipedes, millipedes and insects. Gray Snakes. Common Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) The common kingsnake is found from deserts to riparian areas to forests. They are opportunistic feeders but well known for eating rattlesnakes. Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox). They also frequent agricultural sites. The Mojave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) is a sizable species of snake that, as its name conveys, often resides in the Mojave Desert. Young are live- born. Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Facts for Kids. PART OF WILD SKY MEDIA | FAMILY & PARENTING, University of Michigan Animal Diversity Web: Crotalus cerastes, University of Michigan Animal Diversity Web: Pituophis catenifer, Idaho Museum of Natural History: Pituophis catenifer, Snakes That Look Like Rattlesnakes But Are Not. When attacked or handled, the long-nosed snake writhes and twists its body and defecates. Diet: Rodents, baby rabbits, birds (including eggs and nestlings) and occasionally lizards and insects. However, their venom is similar to that of a cobra and anyone bitten should seek medical attention immediately. The coachwhip, a long, slender snake, gets its name from its resemblance to the whip used by stagecoach drivers. It is commonly found in dense, shrubby vegetation and seems as comfortable on the ground as in low shrubs. These solitary reptiles are not only common throughout the Mojave, but also in the Sonoran Desert. A desert snake is a type of snake that lives in desert climates and is able to thrive in an environment with limited moisture. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Be Her Village. Diet: Frogs, toads, tadpoles, fish, also lizards and small mammals. They are found across the U.S. with western populations preferring moist habitats. Among these the most well known is probably the Western diamondback rattlesnake. The lizard-eating creatures frequent dry desert settings, but are also prevalent in flatlands, gravelly, rugged regions and sand dunes. Sidewinders can be easily distinguished from other rattlesnakes by the hornlike scales on top of their heads. Prey may be killed by constriction, pressing it against a solid surface or swallowed alive. Diet: Lizards, small snakes, frogs, salamanders and small mice. Mountain Patch-nosed Snake (Salvadora grahamiae). ... Ash Meadows. When alarmed, this snake will shake its tail, hiss, stike, and bite the offender. Sonoran Whipsnake (Masticophis bilineatus). These constrictors do not produce venom. It frequents brushy areas, especially near canyon bottoms and streams. This snake specializes in feeding on small snakes, such as threadsnakes, and groundsnakes. The glossy snake (Arizona elegans) is a terrestrial reptile of moderate physicality. A triangular shaped head often leads people to think that this small snake is a rattlesnake, however of course, closer inspection would show that it has no rattle. It is a semi-aquatic species and can usually be found near a water source. The lizard-eating creatures frequent dry desert settings, but are also prevalent in flatlands, gravelly, rugged regions and sand dunes.