Amphibians & Reptiles

The Great Basin Spadefoot can emit a smell when picked up that is similar to peanuts that can also make you sneeze!

There are many subspecies of racers, each of which have very different ranges.

Some scientists believe that Sharp-tailed Snakes may use their sharp tails to help hold down prey for capture. 

When threatened by a predator, Ring-necked Snakes will coil their tail and display their bright underside.

Desert nightsnakes are often mistaken for rattlesnakes but their venom is harmless to humans.

The entire length of a California Mountain Kingsnake's body consists of repeating bands of red, black and white.

Striped Whipsnakes occur in specific parts of the western United States and northern Mexico.

Pacific gopher snake eggs are some of the largest eggs of any snake found in the United States.

Each time a rattlesnake sheds its skin, a new segment is added to their rattle.