A Survey of the Herpetofauna of the Comanche National Grasslands in Southeastern Colorado

Appendix 7:

Photographs of selected habitat and species of amphibians and
reptiles observered during the 1995-1997 field seasons

Great Plains ratsnake (Elaphe guttata emoryi). This species shows a scattered distribution in southeastern Colorado and appears to favor regions with hillsides, bluffs or dams. Also known as corn snakes, this species is distinguished by a spear point between the eyes, smooth unkeeled scales and a black checkered pattern on the ventral surface.

Neonate Great Plains ratsnake.

Previous Section -- Prairie ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus arnyi) & ventral surface of a ringneck snake
Return to Contents
Next Section -- Western hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus nasicus) & Western hognose snake "playing dead"

A Survey of the Herpetofauna of the Comanche National Grasslands in Southeastern Colorado

Appendix 7:

Photographs of selected habitat and species of amphibians and reptiles observered during the 1995-1997 field seasons

Photographs of selected habitat and species of amphibians and
reptiles observered during the 1995-1997 field seasons